A group of enthusiastic volunteers took to the streets of Smiths Falls on Wed. August 8th to suggest to business they consider paper over plastic straws. The volunteers split into teams and blitzed all 49 food establishments in town,...
Area residents are now able to borrow a radon meter from REAL to detect possible radon gas levels in their homes. Radon gas is a radioactive, colourless, and odourless gas that is emitted when uranium breaks down in soil,...
See what’s new in the REAL world! Our AGM, our new board member, our compost demo site, radon meters, REAL Deal News and a look at the REAL Deal’s development are all part of this issue. Read it here ...
You may be surprised at the variety of stuff we have at the REAL Deal. Here are a few oddities you might not know we have and might be looking for some day: Glass and metal cooking pot lids...
The REAL Deal Reuse Store is celebrating a milestone this year – 10 years at its 85 William St. W. location. REAL, the environmental non-profit that runs the store, is asking donors and customers to help them celebrate on...
Our REAL Deal Reuse Store could use some more volunteers! Do you like working outdoors? We need people to help in the yard, unloading and moving donations. Do you like surprises and pretty things? Maybe you would enjoy assessing...
Save water and energy and be kind to your plants this summer. A new supply of rain barrels has arrived! You can choose from grey or terracotta coloured barrels. Regular size barrels are $55 plus tax (total $62.15). Sorry, we...
Our Reuse Store is now open on Sunday afternoons, 12 to 4 p.m. for shopping and donation dropoffs. This is in addition to our regular hours of Thursdays to Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 pm. Large items or large...
REAL is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s three REAL Action Grants. Montague Public School Eco Club. This group, led by Kathleen Lang, will use the money to build a raised garden bed for the seeds they...
May 5, 2018 : All plots have been allocated, although we have two smaller raised plots along the fence we would be happy to rent. We will also take a few names for a waiting list in case someone’s...
Local community groups who have an idea for a small environmental project can apply for a REAL Action Grant. REAL is offering three $250 grants to eligible groups within the counties of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville and the Town...
February 3, 2018 Great News! There is a new and improved Home Energy Conservation Program. Now you can get $5000 and more in incentive grants for doing energy efficiency upgrades in your home. Renovations and upgrades such as insulation,...
Jan. 20, 2018: Our REAL Deal Store is experimenting with using the Facebook Marketplace site to post some of the more valuable and unusual items we have for sale. In the past weeks we have posted several items that...
REAL Board, staff, volunteers and members are saying farewell to Susan Brandum as she continues her career path in the environmental sector. Sue has been REAL’s Environmental Projects Manager and the Executive Director of the REAL Deal Reuse Store. ...
Dec. 31, 2017. The range of opportunities for home energy upgrade incentives is changing , and we hope to have details early in the new year. Home energy audits are always available through REAL, regardless of any subsidies available...