The self-cleaning public toilet, a French innovation by JCDecaux that has been exported worldwide: world’s largest network with over 2,500 toilets in 28 countries (including Belgium, Brazil, Canada, ...

When you imagine public bathrooms, the words “iconic,” sculptural” and “classic” probably don’t come to mind. Nor do the adjectives “clean,” “safe” and “inviting,” unfortunately. But that’s exactly ...

A new space-aged looking pod is the newest feature on San Francisco's Embarcadero. But it's not a new art piece, it's a new self-cleaning public toilet. The ovular, metallic pod is a curiosity for San ...

Children learn about safe hygiene practices at outdoor handwashing facilities at Matavha Primary School in South Africa. Credit: WaterAid/Eben Liebenberg Access to clean water, hygiene and sanitation ...

Marc and his wife live in America’s humid south, where sometimes, toilet paper just isn’t enough. “If you're working outside, as I used to do all day, it's not pleasant, so being clean after using the ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Boeing Co. has developed a new attempt to tackle a basic fear for flying germophobes: airliner lavatories that turn into virtual ...

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Let's be honest. Public restrooms are often gross, and most of us would rather avoid them at all costs. The thought of encountering unsanitary conditions is enough to make anyone cringe. But what if ...

Portland, Oregon, and Montreal, Canada, offer different models for this basic amenity. Public restrooms serve the most basic of human needs, but they’re not always easy to find. Some cities, including ...

The latest newcomers to Napa’s fast-changing downtown lack the status of a fashion designer, a luxurious hotel chain or a famous chef. But they are free to all, welcome visitors with soothing music – ...

Thursday, Projet Montréal leader and mayoral candidate, Luc Rabouin, announced that he and his party will be looking to add new public toilets – if they are elected in November. Projet Montréal says ...