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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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Donations of Gently Used Tools Needed

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REAL is exploring the possibility of a small Tool Rental Library within our REAL Deal Reuse Store. This service will encourage the reuse of existing tools, make tool use affordable for those with limited income, and reduce the homeowners need to purchasing new tools for short term or single use. Who hasn’t needed a tool […]

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Volunteer for Depave

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REAL is offering you an opportunity to participate in the transformation of downtown Smiths Falls through a Depave Paradise project. In early May, the Town of Smiths Falls will begin the removal of Daniel Street between the library and Town Hall, with REAL volunteers manually removing a 100 square meter portion. This transformation will provide […]

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Depave Paradise Event Planned

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REAL is excited to announce that our first Depave Paradise project has been confirmed. REAL will be organizing volunteers to participate in the removal of Daniel Street in front of the Smiths Falls Public Library and will plant a monarch garden within that space. Depave projects are hands-on initiatives that demonstrate how communities can create […]

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Stay at Home Changes Some Plans

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Please note these changes due to the April 7th Stay-at-Home order. REAL Deal. The REAL Deal Store is closed to the public. We will be checking our messages frequently. Call (613) 283-7999 or email Dan, the Store Manager, dcunningham@realaction.ca. The art sale, some special furniture deals, and free bowl feature will proceed when re reopen. […]

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April REAL Update

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Our April 2021 REAL Update has been posted. Spring is always a busy time in the REAL world. Pitch In Smiths Falls, our rain barrel sale, and a mushroom compost sale are all coming up. You can also read about a member’s experience dealing with radon in their home, what Climate Network Lanark is up […]

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