Why We’re Running Out of Water (And How to Fix It)

Marita Peters, Executive Director of Search for Water UAE, reveals why the global water crisis affects all of us—even in water-rich cities like Dubai.From women walking kilometers daily to fetch water in Uganda, Indonesia, and Haiti, to the hidden cost of desalination in the UAE, this conversation connects the dots between privilege, climate change, and our daily water habits.Surge for Water provides holistic solutions: water access, sanitation, menstrual health education, and soap-making workshops that empower entire communities. Their annual Design, Dine & Make a Difference gala (November 27, 2024) brings together the design industry to fund life-changing water solutions.Marita shares powerful insights on women's leadership, coral bleaching from ocean warming, and simple water-saving habits we can all adopt today—from filtration systems to reusable water bottles.Water is fundamental to life. When 8+ billion people overuse, it affects the whole planet. Small changes create a big impact.🎧 Listen to the complete episode for actionable tips and discover how you can support Surge for Water's goal of reaching 1 million people by 2030. 🔗 CONNECT WITH SURGE FOR WATER:Website: https://surgeforwater.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surgeforwater/Marita Peters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marita_peters/View the Nov 27 Gala Collection: https://surgeforwater.org/view-the-designs-for-surges-12th-annual-design-dine-make-a-difference-gala/🌿 ABOUT THE ECO SHEROES PODCAST:The Eco Sheroes Podcast interviews women making positive environmental impacts through sustainable services, products, and eco-conscious living. Hosted by Pallavi Santhapuram, Founder of The Eco Loop.🎙️ Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube💚 SUPPORT THE PODCAST:If this episode resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share! Your support helps us amplify these important conversations.📩 Let's Connect:Instagram: @theecoloopWebsite: www.theecoloop.com/theecosheroespodcastSustainable living makes life healthy, wealthy, and happy! Live in sync with nature :)➡️ Subscribe to my newsletter - "The Eco Experiment," for tips on sustainable living. I'll help you navigate misleading marketing and identify genuinely sustainable brands for informed purchasing decisions. https://www.theecoloop.com/the-eco-experiment-newsletterLet's connect on my other social media channels, too :)https://www.instagram.com/theecoloophttps://www.facebook.com/theecoloophttps://www.tiktok.com/@theecoloophttps://www.linkedin.com/in/pallavisanthapuram/https://medium.com/@pallavi.ecoloop-------------Chapters00:00 - Episode Snippets01:25 - Introduction03:17 - Marita's Journey & Search for Water's Mission04:59 - Why Women's Leadership Creates Lasting Impact09:48 - Why Save Water in Dubai When Taps Never Run Dry?13:48 - The Holistic Approach: Water + Sanitation + Menstrual Health18:24 - Soap-Making Workshops & Community Health20:44 - Design, Dine, Make a Difference Gala Explained25:01 - 2030 Goals & How You Can Help Make Them a Reality29:54 - First Priority With Unlimited Funding32:32 - Biggest Misconception About the Water Crisis34:19 - Water Access vs. Menstrual Health: Which Comes First?35:12 - New Wells vs. Maintaining Existing Systems37:02 - Simple Water-Saving Tips You Can Start Today