Summer Jobs at the REAL Deal
REAL has received funding to hire two young people for the summer: one in the yard and one for inside the store. Both positions are for 35 hours a week at $15 per hour for 11 weeks starting June...
Thank You, Pitch In People
To everyone who participated in Pitch In cleanups in Smiths Falls and surrounding areas this year, you have made a real and visible difference in your community that will be enjoyed by many. Thank you! If you haven’t done...
Local Residents Pitch In
We were pleased to be able to organize our annual springtime Pitch In clean-up once again, after taking a pause the past two years. REAL has been participating in Pitch In since 1989, and organizing community wide cleanups since...
Shoreline Cleanup April 30
Smiths Falls Shoreline Cleanup It looks like we will have a sunny day for Saturday’s Shoreline Cleanup! We are in week two of Pitch In Smiths Falls and are going to wind up by cleaning some local shoreline sites. We have...
Earth Machine Composters for Sale
Composting is a great way to reduce your kitchen and garden waste and return valuable nutrients to your lawn and garden. It is estimated that about 40% of most residential waste is compostable materials. Using a backyard composter will...
April Update
REAL’s April Update has been posted. There is lots going on this spring, including Pitch In Smiths Falls April 16-30, a Shoreline Cleanup on April 30, and a Spring Garden Fundraiser May 14. Note that rain barrels should be...
REAL Deal – More Than Just a Reuse Store
Please join us in a presentation all about the REAL DEAL Reuse Store and all the amazing aspects of its programs. Barb Hicks will enlighten us on what is there, what they do and how you can benefit from the...
Why Grow Native Plants
Native plants are plants that evolved and occur naturally in your own local area based on the climate and soil conditions that are unique to where you live. There are many benefits to including native plants to your gardens. ...
EcoIce Alternative to Salt for Traction
Eco-IceGrip is available at the REAL Deal Store. When applied to packed snow and ice, it is an effective environmentally friendly alternative to salt. And it is locally made! Staff have used it at the store with great results....
Annual Report and Membership Season
February is annual report and membership renewal time in the REAL world! If you are on our current list you will be receiving a reminder notice by email along with our annual report. We prefer memberships be paid by...
REAL Offering Energy Audits in K7A Region
We are pleased to report we have a certified Registered Energy Advisor (REA) to do home energy audits for REAL. John Appleby, a resident of Merrickville, is now accepting bookings for residents within the K7A postal code. The audits...
Air Quality Monitor Available for Lending
REAL has acquired simple monitor for measuring home air quality that it is willing to lend. The Temtop M2000 2nd Generation Air Quality Monitor operates on a rechargeable battery. With it you can measure fine particles (PM2.5), course particles...
Climate Network Lanark Campaign
Climate Network Lanark would like your support for their campaign asking Lanark County to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Lanark County is developing a climate action plan — a Climate Action Plan for us – for the residents, businesses, farms and community...
Ideas for an Eco-Friendly Holiday
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...