PHLUSH in the News

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

Emergency Sanitation

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Emergency Sanitation.”  Neighborhood Activist. NW Examiner. October 2011.

PHLUSH Commemorates World Water Day

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“PHLUSH Commemorates World Water Day.”  Neighborhood Activist. NW Examiner. April 2011.

Online exclusive: Portland’s new Loo: The pros and cons of Portland’s new Park Blocks restroom

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

Online exclusive: Portland’s new Loo: The pros and cons of Portland’s new Park Blocks restroom.  By Elizabeth Wilson. Portland State University Vanguard. Dec 3, 2010.

City Celebrates World Toilet Day With First Flush

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“City Celebrates World Toilet Day With First Flush”. Fox 12 TV. November 19, 2010.

Newest Loo opens on World Toilet Day: Third public restroom will get a ceremonial first flush

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Newest Loo opens on World Toilet Day: Third public restroom will get a ceremonial first flush.” Portland Tribune. November 16, 2010.

As two more Loos come to Portland, city officials and neighbors call them a success

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“As two more Loos come to Portland, city officials and neighbors call them a success.” Mollie Hottle. The Oregonian. November 12, 2010.

Toilet Troubles: Ready or Not, Here Come the Public Restrooms

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Toilet Troubles: Ready or Not, Here Come the Public Restrooms” Amanda Waldoupe. Portland Mercury. Jul 29, 2010.

Let’s stay human with PHLUSH

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“Let’s stay human with PHLUSH” Toilet Times (WTO, Singapore). December 2009.

City says it found right balance of privy privacy

By Phlush | December 19, 2019

“City says it found right balance of privy privacy” Daily Journal of Commerce Oregon.  Aug 6, 2009.


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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