The Peel

The Peel


Latest Episodes

015 - The Electrifying World of FL Energy Policy
January 19, 2023

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
December 14, 2022

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
November 22, 2022

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
October 20, 2022

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
September 22, 2022

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
August 29, 2022

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
July 29, 2022

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
July 12, 2022

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
May 23, 2022

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
April 18, 2022

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