TagWater conservation

combat shower

combat shower  n.— «”Combat showers” are four minutes or less to conserve water, barely enough time to wash off all the sand and dust.» —“A Long Way From The Sea” by Jennifer Grogan in Camp Bucca, Iraq  TheDay...

Navy shower

Navy shower  n.— «Take a “Navy” shower (turn the water off while you lather); save 8 gallons.» —“10 tips to save water” by Bo Emerson Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Georgia) Oct. 25, 2007. (source:...

steppable

steppable  n.— «In many instances, consumers are a step ahead of the market. Elaine Morgan, 64, said she was researching drought-resistant plants and “steppables,” low ground cover which requires less maintenance and water than grass but...