No, We Don’t Want Your Paint
Several people have assumed, following an unwanted “drop and run” of what looks to be 55 gal. buckets of paint, that REAL is collecting paint now. Nothing could be further from the truth. We do not accept paint or...
Enbridge Home Energy Program Winding Down but Continuing for Natural Gas Consumers
Effective November 1, 2018, Enbridge’s Home Energy Conservation (HEC) Program is winding down for homeowners who heat their home with oil, propane, wood or electricity. The Whole Home Pilot with the Government of Ontario and Save on Energy is...
Climate Change Videos Worth Sharing
At a screening and discussion of the film “Beyond Crisis” at The Table in Perth October 10, Peter Au mentioned he would post some additional links. What follows is a list of a few choice YouTube videos. See the...
Local Foods Dinner Menu Sure to Please
Here’s a sneak peak at the menu for our Harvest Dinner on Sat. Oct. 20 at the Legion. Note that a few tweaks may be necessary depending on local supply. We will have some gluten free and vegan options...
REAL Deal Sunday Hours Coming to an End
Sunday hours will be ending effective Sunday, October 14th. Sorry, it is just not profitable enough to say open Sunday afternoons. However, we anticipate having Sunday hours starting again next spring. Be sure to come see us Thursday, Friday...
September Update Posted
Our September REAL Update is ready. Read it here . Paper straws, borrowing a radon meter, compost demo shelter progress, our recent yard sale and our local foods dinner October 20 are just a few of the topics. You...
Harvest Dinner Tickets Available Now
Tickets are now on sale for our annual Local Foods Harvest Dinner on Saturday, October 20th. This dinner with a difference celebrates our local food producers and is REAL’s big fundraiser for the year. Get together a table of...
We’re Hiring a REAL Deal Manager
The REAL Deal Store is looking for a Manager to oversee day-to day operations of REAL’s 10-year-old reuse store. If you are passionate about reusing and recycling gently used household and building materials and making an environmental impact in...
REAL Encourages Local Businesses to Decline Plastic Straws
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,...
Radon Meter Available for Borrowing
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,...
July Update Here
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 ...
Expect the Unexpected at the REAL Deal
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...
REAL Deal Celebrating 10th Anniversary
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...
REAL Deal Volunteers Needed
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...
Recycled Rain Barrels $55
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...