REAL has acquired a Vitamix FoodCycler through the Town of Smiths Falls Food Waste Diversion Municipal Pilot Program.  The trial period is over, and REAL is willing to lend it to others so they can get an idea of...

The REAL Deal does not accept hazardous waste of any kind, but local residents do have access to seasonal Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) depots.  This is your opportunity to access safe disposal of  dangerous materials that are not accepted...

REAL’s Tool Library is ready to move into its next phase – lending out garden tools. REAL opened a tool library in a corner of the REAL Deal Reuse Store last fall.  A membership fee of $25 for six...

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...

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.  ...

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...

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...

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...