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The Importance of World Toilet Day
As the leading washroom provider in both the UK and Ireland, toilets and washrooms are our thing. From hygiene to safety and sustainability, we recognise the vital role that washrooms play in everyday life, and we’re committed to making them better for everyone.
This World Toilet Day, we’re recognising the importance of toilets not just as a basic human need but as a symbol for both dignity, inclusion and innovation. Whether it's supporting period equality, tackling male incontinence or designing sustainable washrooms, we believe that everyone deserves access to safe and hygienic facilities.
But toilets aren’t just functional. They're cultural, creative, and sometimes even iconic. So, in celebration of World Toilet Day we’re looking at some of the most remarkable toilets around the world that show just how diverse and imaginative washroom design can be.
The top 5 toilets around the World
Barafu Camp, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Based in the heart of Mt. Kilimanjaro, these cliffside toilets are not for the faint-hearted. Even in the most extreme conditions, having access to a toilet matters.
Sketch, London, UK
Do you fancy afternoon tea? Sketch is famously known for its cafe and art gallery, but did you know its washroom is out of this world? With a sci-fi theme and retro disco tiled ceiling and egg domed shaped toilet cubicles, this is an experience to encounter.
Tokyo, Japan
Japan leads the way in washroom tech. With use of smart glass technology being used in more modern washroom designs. The smart glass mists up when the toilet is in use, offering a more private and safer experience.
Rural China
The squat toilet, one of the oldest forms of toilets, is still widely used across Eastern Asia. Believed to be more hygienic and better for posture, it’s a staple reminder that traditional solutions still have relevance today.
Guggenheim Museum, New York City, USA
The story behind this toilet is a golden one. Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan sculptured this toilet sculpture also known as ‘America’, a piece reflecting upon the overall wealthiness of the USA. Fun fact: it was stolen in 2019 and has been missing ever since
phs Toilets
At phs, we go beyond the basics. We’re driving the change in washroom equality, from supporting men with incontinence and prostate cancer to ensuring that women and girls have access to sanitary products and disposal bins. Our ReVive Range, ESG initiatives and landfill diversion strategies are all part of our mission to create sustainable and inclusive washrooms for the future.
Because whether it’s a high-tech toilet in Tokyo or a school washroom in Caerphilly, everyone deserves dignity, safety and comfort.
Written by DFN Project SEARCH Intern, Marketing Department, Amy Greening
