ONE HUNDRED joins forces to bring clean water and hygiene to 16,000 people in Sierra Leone

At ONE HUNDRED, our mission goes far beyond building toilets. We are committed to improving the well-being of both people and the planet, and we know that meaningful change requires strong partnerships. Providing clean water and better hygiene to as many people as possible is a cause we deeply believe in, but real impact happens when we join forces.

That’s why we are proud to partner with the Made Blue Foundation, WeAreWater Foundation, Roca Group, and World Vision to create lasting change in Sierra Leone. Through this collaboration, more than 16,000 people, including mothers and children, will gain access to clean water, improved hygiene, and better health through sustainable infrastructure and facilities.


Why Sierra Leone?

In Sierra Leone, more than 40% of the population lacks access to clean drinking water, and 84% live without proper sanitation facilities. Diseases caused by contaminated water remain a major cause of high mortality rates.

Vulnerable groups, such as pregnant women and children, suffer the most. Healthcare facilities should be safe spaces where people can seek help and recover, but without essential access to clean water, the risk of infection is dangerously high.


How we’re making a difference 

Through this project, we are improving water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in three healthcare centers. The initiative will:

  • Build three solar-powered water wells
  • Install wheelchair-accessible latrines
  • Set up new waste management facilities
  • Expand maternity wards with essential equipment
  • Train healthcare workers and local residents in hygiene and waste management

Beyond infrastructure, we also aim to drive long-term change by promoting sustainable healthcare, encouraging better hygiene practices, and improving overall community well-being. Contaminated water is a major cause of diarrhea and malnutrition, particularly in children. With access to clean water and hygienic environments, nutrient absorption improves, infection rates drop, and overall health, especially for mothers and children, significantly improves.


Funding the change

Each partner is directly investing in this project. Additionally, we are raising funds through donation functions at the water taps in ONE HUNDRED restroom locations. This allows visitors to contribute directly to improving access to clean water and hygiene in Sierra Leone.


A word from our partners

Carlos Garriga, Director of the We Are Water Foundation, emphasises:
“This is the kind of project that makes us proud and can be defined in one word: partnership.”

Marco van der Graaf, CEO of World Vision, shares:
“I am incredibly grateful for the children and families in Sierra Leone who will now have access to clean water and better hygiene facilities.”


A shared vision for the future

This initiative began with a common goal: to improve global sanitation. By combining the expertise, resources, and dedication of all four partners, we have overcome challenges and successfully launched this life-changing project. The signing of this partnership marks the beginning of something much bigger than any one organisation could achieve alone.

Watch the video to learn more about our mission and the impact we are making together!

FASTNED AND ONE HUNDRED RESTROOMS SIGN COLLABORATION AGREEMENT

A reviving restroom break for road travelers across Europe

 

Amsterdam, 7th of January— Fastned, a leading provider of fast-charging stations for electric vehicles across Europe, and ONE HUNDRED restrooms have announced a strategic collaboration, following the signing of a European framework agreement between the two companies. This collaboration aims to deliver a high-quality, reviving restroom experience for EV travelers and all other road users across Europe, setting a new standard in comfort, safety, and well-being along the European highways.

Research shows that visitors of highway service stations increasingly seek high-quality amenities to make the most of their waiting time or break. Fastned and ONE HUNDRED are addressing this need with co-designed restrooms that offer a comfortable, energising break, ensuring that all road travelers benefit from the well designed facilities during their travels.

“We’re thrilled to partner with ONE HUNDRED restrooms to bring high-quality facilities to all road users at our Fastned locations. Our aim is to make road travel as comfortable and enjoyable as possible, and with ONE HUNDRED on board, we’re elevating this experience. This collaboration underscores our commitment to sustainable, user-centered design, ensuring every stop feels like a refreshing, enjoyable break,” says Jasper van Dijk, Retail Director at Fastned.

The partnership between Fastned and ONE HUNDRED will launch with new facilities at charging stations in Belgium and the Netherlands. The first of the new restroom solutions is set to open in the first quarter of 2025.

“This partnership is a big milestone for ONE HUNDRED as we extend our footprint across Europe, bringing forward new restroom concepts and greater innovation in public well-being. Together with partners like Fastned, we are setting new standards that meet evolving customer needs and create added value for every traveler,” said Bram Gleichman, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer, ONE HUNDRED restrooms.

ONE HUNDRED OPENS TWO RESTROOM HUBS AT DOCKS BRUXSEL

Next level restroom comfort for visitors of the shopping district

 

Brussels, Belgium – Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 – A new standard of restroom comfort has arrived at Docks Bruxsel with the official opening of two well-being hubs by ONE HUNDRED restrooms. Visitors can now enjoy a completely renewed and comfortable restroom experience. These new restrooms mark a key milestone as the brand’s fifth location in Belgium and its debut in the country’s capital city. ONE HUNDRED restrooms continues to lead the way in redefining public restroom standards across Europe.

The official opening was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Richard Matterazzo, Technical & Facilities Director at Docks Bruxsel, and Nathalie Verheyen, Business Growth Manager at ONE HUNDRED restrooms.

Richard Matterazzo, Technical & Facilities Director at Docks Bruxsel, explains:
“We are delighted to welcome ONE HUNDRED restrooms to Docks Bruxsel. Their innovative approach to restroom design perfectly aligns with our commitment to sustainability and enhancing the customer experience. These new restroom hubs complement the high level of service we strive to offer throughout our shopping center, ensuring every visitor enjoys a seamless and comfortable experience. By integrating cutting-edge, sustainable solutions, ONE HUNDRED restrooms helps us further elevate Docks Bruxsel as a premier retail and leisure destination.”

Nathalie Verheyen, Business Growth Manager at ONE HUNDRED restrooms, adds:
“Seeing the first ONE HUNDRED restrooms locations I was involved in bringing to life open here in my home country at Docks Bruxsel makes this milestone even more meaningful. It’s a great feeling to know visitors can now experience the comfort and well-being we strive to deliver. I am really proud to be part of this fast-growing business with so much energy and potential, and I hope to see more ONE HUNDRED restroom locations open in Belgium in the coming years.”

Antwerp design
The award-winning design is a creation of WeWantMore, an Antwerp-based design studio. Their reinterpretation of the traditional restroom experience incorporates the principles of health, well-being, and beauty. The goal is to provide visitors with a moment of well-being through a carefully balanced mix of design, technology, and service.

Ruud Belmans, Creative Director of Spatial Design at WeWantMore, explains:
“Public restrooms in Europe don’t exactly have the best reputation. Most people want to get in and out as quickly as possible. The design of ONE HUNDRED restrooms, however, goes beyond a quick bathroom break. It encourages visitors to take a moment to breathe and recharge. While the high-tech features certainly contribute to the experience, they also presented a challenge. With everything being digital, there’s a risk of it feeling impersonal and cold—something we absolutely wanted to avoid. The natural materials, organic shapes, and indirect lighting provide the necessary balance, ensuring the experience feels personal and serene.”

Rainwater flushing
Docks Bruxsel is a dynamic retail destination offering over 100 stores, 15 restaurants, office spaces, and an indoor adventure park. Known for its sustainability, the center features 5,000 square meters of solar panels and a rainwater reuse system, which also supports the new restroom facilities. With the upcoming Legoland Discovery Centre and a strong focus on exceptional visitor experiences, Docks Bruxsel continues to set the standard for modern shopping and entertainment.

Features of the new restrooms
The two restroom locations at Docks Bruxsel are equipped with advanced features, including touchless technology, water-saving systems, soothing music, indirect lighting, and carefully designed interiors that create a sense of calm and cleanliness. Separate areas for men, women, and families, as well as a dedicated room for disabled visitors, ensure accessibility for all. Both restrooms also feature a nursery room equipped with a baby changing table, microwave, and feeding chair.

Docks Bruxsel is the first shopping center in Belgium to introduce a smart urinal capable of measuring hydration levels in real time. The urinal is developed by the Barcelona start-up Kamleon, the non-invasive technology analyses urine to provide a hydration score, displayed on a screen above the urinal. This innovative feature aims to raise awareness about the importance of regular hydration to improve well-being and prevent dehydration-related illnesses. The smart urinal will be installed in early 2025.

The new restrooms will be accessible during the shopping center’s operating hours. Visitors with disabilities and children under 7 can use the facilities free of charge. The €1 entry fee includes a voucher that can be redeemed for special offers at participating stores, such as Only & Sons, MyEcoClean, ABYstyle, Mediamarkt, and OS Opportunity.

ONE HUNDRED RESTROOMS CELEBRATES ITS FIRST LOCATION IN FRANCE

Boulogne-Billancourt, Tuesday, December 10th, 2024

A new level of restroom comfort for visitors of Passages Shopping Center (Boulogne-Billancourt) was celebrated today. Visitors can now enjoy a completely renewed and comfortable restroom experience. This opening marks the very first installation of the innovative Dutch company in France, representing an exciting new step in the company’s European expansion, which already includes over 85 locations in Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, and Denmark.

The official opening was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Julien Clemente Jodar, shopping center manager of Passages; Florence Feldmann, Director of Operations France-Belgium of Klépierre; Ghalia Zebiri, Project & Services Manager at the Netherlands-France Chamber of Commerce; Bram Gleichman, co-founder and CCO of ONE HUNDRED restrooms; and Nathalie Verheyen, Business Growth Manager of ONE HUNDRED restrooms.

Bram Gleichman, co-founder and CCO of ONE HUNDRED, says:

We are thrilled to launch ONE HUNDRED restrooms in France at Passages Shopping Center. This is an important step in our ambition to redefine the public restroom experience across Europe. We look forward to connecting with other partners in France to explore opportunities for creating innovative, sustainable, and customer-focused restroom solutions in high-traffic locations.”

From the Netherlands-France Chamber of Commerce Ghalia Zebiri emphasises:

“At the Chamber of Commerce, we are dedicated to supporting businesses in their journey to expand and succeed in the French market. By connecting companies like ONE HUNDRED restrooms with the right partners and opportunities, we help facilitate smooth market entry. We are proud to have assisted them with their first steps in France and look forward to supporting their continued growth in this dynamic market.’’

 

The toilet break reinvented: “Relieve, refresh, and reload”

The aim of ONE HUNDRED restrooms is to change the concept of the “toilet break” in crowded places such as shopping centres, train stations or highway service stations. It aims to turn a moment that is sometimes stressful due to a lack of adequate hygienic conditions into a moment that matters. Under the slogan “relieve, refresh and reload”, ONE HUNDRED aims to make every visit to the restroom a 5-minute well-being boost for the customer.

Visitors to the restrooms will experience this firsthand through soothing music, indirect lighting, a pleasant scent, and a comfortable interior with organic shapes. Additionally, the comfort crew is present during the opening hours to ensure the facilities are kept clean. The restrooms are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including touchless solutions and water-saving flushing systems.

The facilities include separate areas for women, men, and a dedicated room for disabled visitors and families. The new restrooms are conveniently located on the mezzanine level. Visitors will pay a fee of €1.00; however, children up to the age of 7 can use the facilities free of charge. The restrooms are open during the shopping center’s opening hours.

Passages shopping center has a rich history of providing a dynamic shopping experience for its visitors. Over the years, it has evolved into a modern retail destination, offering a diverse mix of shops, dining options, and services. With a commitment to enhancing the visitor experience, Passages provides a variety of amenities, including ample parking, a gift card vending machine, rest areas, parcel lockers for drop-off and pick-up, customer service support, and more. The shopping center also hosts a range of events throughout the year, making it not only a shopping hub but also a vibrant community space. This dedication to convenience and quality services has made Passages a popular choice for shoppers seeking for both retail variety and comfort.

A MOMENT OF CALM IN THE DYNAMIC MARKTHAL

A MOMENT OF CALM IN THE DYNAMIC MARKTHAL:
ONE HUNDRED RESTROOMS IS OPEN

 

Rotterdam, Monday, October 14, 2024 – Yesterday marked the official opening of ONE HUNDRED restrooms in the largest indoor food hall in the Netherlands: Markthal in Rotterdam. Located at the familiar spot near the escalators, ONE HUNDRED restrooms has introduced new unisex toilet facilities, designed to stimulate all the senses and offer a moment of calm in the dynamic food hall.

The restrooms were officially opened by Evert Vrijenhoek, shopping center manager of Markthal, together with Mariëlle Romeijn and Bram Gleichman, co-founders of ONE HUNDRED restrooms. Markthal is the fourth shopping mall of Klépierre, after Hoog Catharijne (NL), Maremagnum (ES), L’Esplanade (BE), and Alexandrium (NL), that partnered up with ONE HUNDRED.

A test panel of five remarkable Rotterdammers was invited to test the new concept on the morning of the opening. Despite Rotterdam’s down-to-earth attitude, the new restroom experience was well received—Rotterdammers love innovation!

Mariëlle Romeijn explains: “Finally, a ONE HUNDRED in my own city! As a Rotterdammer, I’ve always been proud of the Markthal, but the restroom experience could be more innovative and multisensory. That’s exactly what we aim to tackle with ONE HUNDRED. Especially in a dynamic environment like the Markthal, it’s wonderful to have a moment to relax and recharge.”

With relaxing music, pleasant scents, and atmospheric lighting, visitors can take a moment to unwind and then return feeling fully ‘zen’ to enjoy all the culinary delights and their company.

Evert Vrijenhoek says: “Over the past ten years, Markthal has proven itself as the food spot where people and global cuisines come together. Our architectural masterpiece in the heart of Rotterdam has become an integral part of the city’s skyline. The innovative concept of ONE HUNDRED fits perfectly here.”

 

Well-being services

Visitors enter the Reload Zone, where they can immediately use the free health check that measures blood pressure, BMI, and temperature. A sense of well-being is enhanced by indirect lighting, pleasant scents, comfortable furnishings, and nature sounds. In the toilet cabins, mind-boosting music from the mood music app Sines can be heard. The toilets are also fully equipped with touchless solutions and water-saving flush systems. Additionally, special tactile communication is available for the visually impaired.

 

Starting in November, visitors will also receive attractive discounts from various Markthal vendors upon presenting their toilet ticket. The goal of all well-being services is to offer a brief moment of self-care.

The comfort crew is present during opening hours to welcome visitors and keep the sanitary areas continuously clean. ONE HUNDRED also provides a separate space for visitors with disabilities and families with children, including a baby changing table and a play area where the little ones can be changed and cared for in peace.

Visitors to ONE HUNDRED pay €1.20 for their restroom visit, and in return, they receive a clean, touchless toilet experience with additional well-being services. Starting in November, they can also enjoy voucher discounts. Additionally, visitors will find a QR code in the Markthal’s anniversary Foodiebag, allowing them to test the new restroom experience for free until October 21, 2024.

“Our concept is designed to provide as much value as possible for the visitor, making a visit to ONE HUNDRED a great deal. Our high ratings and rapid growth in Europe show that this formula works,” says Bram Gleichman, co-founder and CCO of ONE HUNDRED restrooms.

CIRCLE K AND ONE HUNDRED RESTROOMS LAUNCH PARTNERSHIP

INTRODUCING THE FIRST FOWARD-THINKING RESTROOM CONCEPT IN DENMARK

Amsterdam/Copenhagen, 4th of October 2024 – Circle K Denmark and ONE HUNDRED restrooms have joined forces to elevate the standard of restrooms at one of the largest highway service stations of Circle K in Denmark. The two leaders in their respective fields have come together to provide value to their visitors.

Following launches in Sweden, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Spain Denmark will be the next market to adopt the premium restrooms. This collaboration with ONE HUNDRED positions Circle K as the first brand in Denmark’s mobility industry to choose for a new smart and forward-thinking restroom solution.

“At Circle K, we’re committed to offering our customers a great break on the go. We will be investing in upgrading some of our restrooms to enhance the customer experience, alongside offering a lounge area and quality food options. As customers spend more time at our stations, particularly with our growing EV infrastructure, we aim to make each stop a pleasant and relaxing break. As part of our ambition, we have embraced the ONE HUNDRED concept and launched a pilot restroom at Nordhøj Køge. We look forward to receiving customer feedback and insights that will help us continuously improve our restroom offering in the future”, says Jacob Pedersen, Director Market Development at Circle K.

Hygiene, health and comfort are the three cornerstones of this innovative Dutch restroom concept, which is now open for customers at Circle K Nordhøj 4, Køge, one of the largest high traffic stations at the South side of Copenhagen.

“We’re excited to take our partnership with Circle K to the next level by expanding into Denmark, following our success in The Netherlands and Sweden. Partnering with Denmark’s number 1 convenience brand reinforces the strength of our concept. We look forward to seeing how Danish customers respond to this new experience,” says Bram Gleichman, co-founder and CCO of ONE HUNDRED restrooms.

ONE HUNDRED restrooms offers visitors services to “Relieve, Refresh, Reload” that turns a toilet visit from a necessary evil into a reviving micro break. The facilities in Køge will include features like interactive mirrors, showers and a health check, besides the well-designed, clean toilet offer.

The company has been active in Scandinavia since 2019 with restroom locations in Stockholm. Due to the balanced mix of design, technology and service ONE HUNDRED restrooms is highly valued by both customers and partners.