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The REAL Deal Store and Environment Centre offers practical environmental solutions that people can model in their homes and communities.

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REAL's focus is on achievable, local actions tailored to our community.

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Protecting the environment of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Counties for future generations.

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Zero Waste Christmas

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The REAL Deal Store provides a means of reducing the adverse environmental effects of the season. Shopping at our reuse store will help you move towards a zero-waste Christmas. The REAL Deal is loaded with interesting items of all kinds that will inspire and help you. Gifts: pre-loved gifts can be found in abundance and […]

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Test Your Home for Radon

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November is National Radon Action Month, a chance to remind all Canadians that they should be testing their homes for radon. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking and kills more than 3,200 Canadians every year. It is a colourless, tasteless radioactive gas that occurs naturally, and is found in every […]

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A Huge Thank You to Auction Supporters

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Our sincere thanks to sponsors of REAL’s first online fall auction, which concluded October 17. These generous people and organizations contributed $1735 towards our fundraising total. We truly appreciate their financial support of environmental action in our community. Platinum Supporters: Andress Your Independent Grocer Allison and David Gibbons Linda Kulkarni Smiths Falls Optometrists Gold Supporters: […]

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Waste Reduction Week October 19-25

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Waste Reduction Week in Canada is a year-round campaign to raise awareness about reducing waste while encouraging new innovative ideas and solutions. The third week of every October Canadians celebrate our waste collective reduction efforts. This year, each day a different theme will be explored as organizers discuss, promote achievements, and celebrate advancements in each […]

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REAL Deal Receives Champion Award

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REAL was delighted to receive a Champion Award from Community Living Lanark County. The Champion Award is presented annually to the persons, community partner, or corporation that supports the mission and vision of the association. The association believes we share and strive for a world where all individuals regardless of their abilities are treated with […]

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