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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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Biochar, a Locally Made Soil Booster

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The REAL Deal Store is pleased to be offering a helpful product for gardeners interested in sustainability. Biochar is a natural, high-carbon soil amendment made from sustainably processed wood. You can use it to enhance soil health, retain moisture/nutrients, and support microbial life for stronger plant growth. It is suitable for lawns, gardens, potted plants […]

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Summer Yard Position

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The REAL Deal would like to add one more person to our team of yard associates. This is for part time work over the summer, June, July and August. The person would work a minimum of 8 hours to a maximum of 16 hours per week, starting immediately. Must be available during our store hours, […]

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Rain Barrel and Native Plant Sale Sat. June 7

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Our Rain Barrel Pickup day is now a Garden Fundraiser! If you come between 10 am and 2 pm we will have some other great garden additions to get you growing. Proceeds support REAL’s monarch gardens on the REAL Deal site and at Town Square. Native Plants and Perennials. We will have a […]

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Greening Your Easter Celebrations

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Here are a few ideas for greening your Easter celebrations. Serving the Feast. Stay away from the disposables. Our store sells tablecloths and cloth napkins, if you are looking for those. We always have lots of plates, glassware, cutlery, serving bowls, trays etc that you might need. The Feast. Reduce your emphasis on meat, look […]

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Annual Report Provides Good Reasons to Join REAL

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REAL’s 2024 Annual Report summarizes our non-profit’s activities up to the end of January 2025. It has a been a busy and productive year. We have a range of projects that directly benefit our community including the mini-forest, litter cleanups, home energy assessments and the REAL Deal Store. You can help us to keep the […]

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