Most of us look forward to the holiday season, but it seems to lead to an increase in consumption all round, leading to more waste, in particular. It doesn’t have to cost a lot or take a lot of...

Over 20 volunteers came out for a Rideau River Shoreline Cleanup on October 2nd,   organized  by Jake Wilson on behalf of REAL.  While the weather was a little wetter than people would have liked, over 370 pounds of garbage...

COVID and other complications continue to alter our carefully laid plans!   The Rideau Roundtable’s Paddlefest, Sat. Sept. 18 has been cancelled.   Plans will continue over the winter for a June 2022 event. The Shoreline Restoration for Sat. Sept....

REAL is Hiring REAL is looking to hire a permanent Yard Sales Associate for at least two days a week.  Our immediate need is for someone for Wednesdays and Thursdays    The person would work 2 – 4 days...

The second phase of REAL’s Downtown Smiths Falls Depave project was completed Saturday July 3. Two 25 square meter pollinator gardens were planted within the space created when a block of Daniel Street between Beckwith and Emsley Streets was...

We are pleased that Malcolm Morris, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Smiths Falls was able to speak to us at our Annual General Meeting July 14.  His presentation was: The Evolution of the Blue Box Program in...

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...

If the state of the local environment is important to you, here’s an opportunity to put your conviction into action. REAL is seeking new board members to serve a minimum of a two (2) year term.  Our board regroups...

Today, March 22, is  World Water Day. This year’s focus is “Valuing Water,” sparking a conversation about the variety of meanings water holds in people’s lives.  Conserving and stewarding water begins at home with turning off taps, taking shorter...

It has been a challenging and eventful year for everyone, including REAL.  Our Annual Report summarizes the year’s activities and provides an overview of what we are all about.  We hope it inspires your own actions to protect our...

We regret to announce that effective March 31, 2021 the REAL Deal will no longer accept used coffee pods for recycling.  However, if you use a Keurig coffee machine, we would like to give you a resusable pod to...

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...

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...

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...

Get ready for some online auction fun!  Between October 1 and 17 you will have the opportunity to bid on some great items from the comfort of your home, or even on the go from your cell phone.  You...