Rainbarrels

Missed the truckload sale on May 11? REAL has rain barrels in stock from rainbarrel.ca in grey or terracotta for $55 plus GST. Available at the REAL Deal during store hours. See details.

Use a rain barrel to:

• conserve water
• protect the Rideau and other rivers and lakes
• promote healthy plant growth
• save money

Composting Workshops
Saturday, June 1 and Saturday, June 22
at the REAL Deal, 10 a.m. to noon

Must preregister with Cheryl@ecoperth.on.ca or by phone message to 283-9500. Cost of $10 includes 2013 REAL membership. Some subsidized spaces available.

Selecting, building and using a composter, and what to do with the finished product. See news release for details.

Summer Student Position in REAL Deal Store

7 weeks x 30 hrs x $10.25 an hour, funded by Canada Summer Jobs, a federal government program

Preference given to post-secondary students and/or students with retail experience. Must be returning to school full-time in fall. Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume electronically to info@realaction.ca by June 1 for consideration. See job description.

REAL Deal Reuse Store
Open Thurs, Fri and Sat. 10a.m. - 4 p.m.

Store open Sunday, June 9 for Doors Open Smiths Falls.

May Make a Deal Day will be Friday, May 31 and the next Silent Action Close Saturday, May 25.

We truly appreciate donations of gently used items, but please do not leave your donations when we are closed. Check out the REAL Deal Store Facebook page.

Pitch-In Smiths Falls 2013
Sat. Apr. 20 - Sun. May 5, 2013

Thank you to everyone who participated. If you haven't reported back your numbers, please do so soon. We'd like to provide a grand total of what we've accomplished.

See a few photos in our 2013 Scrapbook. For more photos see our Facebook page.

The Ontario Power Authority has a free new program to help people reduce their energy use and bills.

Once you apply and are eligible, an auditor will visit your house and install energy saving devices, fee of charge.

REAL is helping to promote the program. Tell them REAL sent you and REAL will receive a small promotion fee.

Find more details and determine eligibility.

Rideau Mississippi Take It Back 

Keeping it out of landfill. Find businesses and organizations in the Rideau Mississippi region that Take Back used materials for reuse, recycling or proper disposal. Art, batteries, electronics, eyeglasses, medical equipment, musical instruments, pet medications, toiletries, toys and more.

Supported by the municipalities of North Grenville, Mississippi Mills, Perth, and Smiths Falls. Let us know about other businesses that should be on the list.

Home Energy Audit Services

REAL offers energy audit services that will give you a better understanding of your home. A blower door test or thermography reading will help you determine energy-saving solutions that will genuinely benefit you.

For more details contact REAL (613) 283-9500 or Sue.

Rideau.Reuses.com Online Exchange

For stuff that's too good to waste! Post items you would like, or items you have to give away or sell for less than $99.

Some items from the REAL Deal Store are posted there as well.

Recycle your Electronic Waste!

Electronics are accepted for recycling at authorized Ontario depots, including two in Smiths Falls: Twenty Twelve and Staples. Search by material or postal code at dowhatyoucan.ca. Drop off at no charge TVs, computers and peripherals, cameras, speakers, turntables, copiers and more.

Available for borrowing through Perth, Almonte, Smiths Falls or South Elmsley 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 613-283-9500.