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ARA Press Release: Starbucks Closes Restrooms, Infrastructure Is Solution
January 21, 2025 – Catonsville, Maryland, USA – Following Starbucks’ decision to close its bathrooms to the public, the American Restroom Association (ARA) is urging policymakers and communities to invest in a robust public restroom infrastructure.
Yahoo Finance: Tork Launches First-Ever Coalition To Drive Inclusive Hygiene in Public Restrooms
March 31, 2025 – Tork, a brand of Essity, launches coalition with ARA Co-founder and Treasurer, Dr. Steven Soifer, to explore ways to improve hygiene in restrooms
New York Times: New York City Council Approves Bill to Build More Public Bathrooms
NYC plans to double the number of public restrooms over the next decade.