How Save the World with Sanitation
Those are the words of Rose George, the title of her inspiring and informative piece http://bit.ly/3ibB2V in yesterday’s Huffington Post. Reporting from Mozambique, George recounts the reactions of group of villagers at the moment they realize the consequences of toiletlessness. Here’s what happens: a delicious plate of meat and rice is placed in the…
PHLUSH needs community support to take Portland experience to Singapore!
PHLUSH needs community support to take Portland experience to Singapore! Portland, Ore. October 12, 2009. Public Hygiene Lets Us Stay Human (PHLUSH) has accepted the invitation from the World Toilet Organization (WTO) to share Portland’s experience in increasing the availability of public restrooms. As an all-volunteer grassroots group we’re now calling on the community to…
Guest Post: Code change is the best way to increase restroom availability
By Robert Brubaker, Program Manager, American Restroom Association Code change is the best way to increase restroom availability. 090809rb 8:23 am 090809cm 1:45 pm 546 words A State code expert from Kansas, Eirene Oliphant has submitted potty parity code change proposals that address some of the ‘long line’ problems women face waiting to…
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Let’s Legalize Composting & UD toilets in US
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GottaGo! campaigning for public toilets in Ottawa
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