The Peel
Latest Episodes
015 - The Electrifying World of FL Energy Policy
We talk on Southface’s advocacy work with Florida energy policy, how anyone can get involved, and the upcoming rate hikes that will impact homeowners this year.Host: Amber Whittle, PhD | Executive Director of Southface SarasotaGuest: Alyson Laura | Projec
014 - The Goodwill Cycle
Goodwill receives millions upon millions of items that don't make it to the sales floor every year. But, how is that donated waste prevented from entering landfills? Join us as we talk with the president and CEO of Goodwill Mansota on their sustainability
013 - Disaster at Piney Point
Join us as we talk about the Piney Point wastewater disaster and how Suncoast Waterkeeper and other members of the Waterkeeper Alliance are fighting to prevent this from happening again through advocacy and legislation.Host: Amber Whittle, PhD | Executive
012 - Breaking Down the IRP
Join us as we talk about the exciting energy regulation outcomes of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) in Georgia and how easy it is to advocate for the upcoming FEECA docket in Florida!Host: Amber Whittle, PhD | Executive Director of Southface SarasotaGu
011 - Environmental Philanthropy and Moore
We talk with Elizabeth Moore on what inspired her rise to fame as Sarasota's own major environmental philanthropist, her favorite projects, and the importance of coastal ecology.Host: Amber Whittle, PhD | Executive Director of Southface SarasotaGuest: Eli
010 - Get $mart
We talk with Matt Ross, owner of Eco-$mart and Florida House Board Member on his eco journey and the green construction industry. This episode was recorded before we moved out of the Florida House.Host: Amber Whittle, PhD | Executive Director of Southface
009 - The FEECA Fix
We talk the Florida Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (FEECA) and what we hope will come from the upcoming revisal of FEECA rules & incentives — impacting your energy bill.Host: Amber Whittle, PhD | Executive Director of Southface SarasotaGuest:
008 - Our Psychedelic Nature
We talk the history of psychedelics and how they might help us reconnect with our natural roots.,Host: Amber Whittle, PhD | Executive Director of Southface SarasotaGuest: Alexandra Mars | New College Graduate and former Florida House Permaculturist
007 - Backed by Barancik
We talk the history of the Charles and Margery Barancik Foundation, the exciting conservation projects they're working on, and learn some fascinating facts about Sarasota in the process. Did you know we have 7,000 lakes and ponds and none of them are real
006 - Technical by Trade
We talk green tiny homes, the tenets of a technical education, and the soft skills tradespeople need to succeed in their careers.Host: Amber Whittle, PhD | Executive Director of Southface SarasotaGuest: Shauna Donahue | Program Manager for Industrial Tech