‘The Real History of Toilets’ Webinar
Spoiler alert: contrary to popular belief, Victorian mogul Thomas Crapper did not invent the modern flush toilet…but if he didn’t, then who did? It’s time to explore the real history of this ubiquitous bathroom necessity, and how it evolved into the porcelain flushers we all know and love today.
Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the long and fascinating history of toilets, from rudimentary systems used by close-knit communities in ancient Mesopotamia to today’s high-tech plastic or porcelain thrones.
Led by water and sanitation expert Kimberly Worsham, our virtual experience into this mysterious machine we use every day will include:
- The history of ancient toilets and how they developed into the modern flush toilets we find today in our homes
- What toilets have to do with Queen Elizabeth I (and why we should be grateful)
- Why toilets are not as common as we often think they are — from Cambodia to New York City — and what is being done about it
- A discussion around how you can better your toilet experience in your own home and on the road
Afterward, we’ll have a Q&A with Kim — any and all questions about toilets are welcomed and encouraged!
See you there, virtually! $10.
*Immediately upon registering, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar
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***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week
About Kim
Kimberly Worsham, MPA, MIWM is a water and sanitation specialist with over a decade of experience. She discovered a passion for toilets early as a child, where her curiosity led her to inspect the facilities of every restaurant she entered. Years later, she was reminded of that love while consulting in India and continued to follow her passion by working in Australia, Kenya, Ghana, and Cambodia. Has also worked for international NGOs focused on providing safe drinking water. She was also a founding board member of a local water organization, NYC H2O.
In different lives, she has worked in local government, corporate marketing, and even taught math in Rwanda. She received her MPA and BSc in business at NYU, and a Masters in Integrated Water Management from the University of Queensland as an International WaterCentre Scholar.
Kim maintains a strong professional network across sectors and geographies, including a pool of qualified consultants for FLUSH projects.
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