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Bottle Drive at the Beer Store Thanks to everyone who supported their LOCAL environmental organization by donating their empties - we raised $600 over the two days, Friday and Satuday July 23 and 24. Thanks to Peter and Dan for organizing, and the many volunteers took a two hour shift. |
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Conserve water, save money and reduce run-off. Your plants will love the rain water! These barrels from the Arbor Environmental Shoppe feature an overflow outlet and hose, a tap at the bottom, and are screened. Available in terra cotta or grey. |
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Seeds for Food is collecting seeds for families is Saharan refugee camps. See their website for instructions on how to collect seeds from the vegetables or tropical fruits you consume, or contribute unused commercial seeds. Seeds deposited in the collection container at the REAL Deal by September 30 with be forwarded in early October. |
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Used Plant Containers Many local gardening centres will accept your plastic pots and flats back for reuse and/or recycling. Check where you make your purchases or see our recyclopedia. |
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The REAL Deal Reuse Store Thursdays - Saturdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 85 William St. W., Smiths Falls Phone: (613) 283-7999 NEW! Make a Deal Days will be the first Friday of the month. Next Make a Deal: Friday, August 6. |
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Rideau Volunteers Training Opportunity: Bus tour to Jones Falls on Sun. Aug. 22nd, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lunch provided. Free to those interested in volunteering with the Rideau Canal Museum or REAL. Register with Lynn, 283-9500 by June 17. |
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Next Green Liquid Refreshments Mon., August 16 We know you're out there! Come enjoy some free flowing environmental conversation with some other green-mind folk, the third Monday of the month, 7 p.m. at Coffee Culture, Russell St., Smiths Falls. Plan to stay about an hour. |
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A communal garden is born! A collection of groups and individuals have cooperated to create a communal garden on the site of the REAL Deal. Four groups will have a plot to plant and harvest as they wish. In the photo, the soil is being delivered into raised beds whose walls are formed with straw bales. Find out more. |
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Ontario Restarts ecoENERGY - April 19 Following the sudden federal announcement regarding the ecoENERGY program, Ontario is reviewing its options. Until a decision is made , Ontario will continue to fund new pre-retrofit audits. The province will pay 50% of a home's audit, up to $150, and audits will qualify you for up to $5,000 in provincial retrofit grants. REAL would be pleased to arrange an audit for you. Contact us at 613-283-9500. See REAL's ecoENERGY page. |
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REAL is seeking new members for its Board We are looking for energetic, experienced people who have some time and energy to join the REAL Board of Directors and help protect our local environment. If you are connected to the community, are familiar with current and emerging environmental issues, and are motivated to do something about them, join a group of like-minded people to make a REAL difference. See a job description of this volunteer position. Please submit a letter of interest and resume to Barb Hicks. |
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Feel like exploring the area around Smiths Falls by bike, not too sure where to go? See some suggested routes, no more that 100 minutes long, to get you started. |
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Well Aware Back for 2010 Have a free, confidential home visit to really get to know your well. Learn how to spot potential problems, how to maintain a healthy well and septic system, and how to minimize other sources of contamination. Call (613) 283-9500 to find out more about our Well Aware Program. |
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Electronic Waste Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES) Phase 2 see dowhatyoucan.ca Now even more electronics will be accepted for recycling at authorized depots. Search by material, postal code or community. Now, in addition to TVs and computers and peripherals, you can drop off at no charge: cameras, speakers, turntables, copiers and more. |
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Have an old cell phone? REAL is collecting used cell phones through Phone Back Canada. Some phones are reused, and others taken apart and their components recycled. And REAL raises funds in the process. The green drop box is located just inside the customer entrance at the REAL Deal. |
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Available for borrowing through Perth, Almonte or Smiths Falls Public Libraries or at the REAL Deal. Wondering what you can do about your high electricity bill? The Kill a Watt meter is a handy device to monitor the energy consumption of some of your electrical appliances. Call 283-9500. |
Page last updated: July 26, 2010
