PHLUSH in the News

The media covers PHLUSH activities and regularly seeks
out members for comment.

Safe, Accessible, Durable & Green — The Latest Trends in Restroom Structures

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Safe, Accessible, Durable & Green — The Latest Trends in Restroom Structures” By Chris Gelbach.  Recreation Management. September, 2012.

Portland Loo, a public toilet that skips to the head of its class

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Portland Loo, a public toilet that skips to the head of its class“.  Los Angeles Times. August 29, 2012.  (Front page!)

When You Gotta Go. Portland Public Bathrooms: A Century of Holding It In

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“When You Gotta Go. Portland Public Bathrooms: A Century of Holding It In.”  By Alex Zielinski. Portland Mercury. July 12, 2012.

PHLUSH hosts World Toilet Organization Leader Jack Sim

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“PHLUSH hosts World Toilet Organization Leader Jack Sim.”  By Merlin Varaday.  Old Town Chinatown Crier.  Fall, 2012.

Portland Public Bathrooms: A Century of Holding It In

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Portland Public Bathrooms: A Century of Holding It In.”  By Alex Zielinski.  Portland Mercury. 12, 2012

Portland markets its solar-powered public toilet

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Portland markets its solar-powered public toilet.”  By Steven Dubois (Associated Press).  San Diego Times-Union.  April 14, 2012.

Northwest Portland students open fifth Portland Loo with songs about toilets

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Northwest Portland students open fifth Portland Loo with songs about toilets.” By Molly Hottle.  The Oregonian.  January 31, 2012.

Portland Loo – 1st Flush – Portland Oregon

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

Portland Loo – 1st Flush – Portland Oregon. Video 12 min. By Guy Bodin. Feb 1, 2012

No relief?  Park bathrooms on the city’s chopping block

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“No relief?  Park bathrooms on the city’s chopping block”  Street Roots. January 12, 2012.


Public Toilets Case Studies with Pratt Institute: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Research with MFA student Keliang Li  Pee Curl, or public urinal for men, in Amsterdam   On a recent trip to Amsterdam, when I asked a local shop owner where I could use the restroom, she told me there were plenty of places for men but…

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Public Toilets Case Studies with Pratt Institute: Paris, France

Written with MFA student Tong Zhao Proposed public toilet, called a Sanisette, near Eiffel Tower in Paris   With all the coffee and wine you’ll be drinking in Paris, it’s good to know there are plenty of free public restrooms. Cafes are everywhere in Paris: go…

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Public Toilets Case Studies with Pratt Institute: Sydney, Australia

Written by MFA student Jean Juan with Margot Kleinman  North Bondi Beach Restroom   The City of Sydney, one of Australia's largest and fastest-growing local areas, has an estimated population of 5.2 million in 2024. (https://worldpopulationreview.com/world-cities/sydney-population).  In the 2022/23 financial year, the city hosted 5.4 million…

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