A new team within REAL called “Journey to Sustainability” is organizing a series of presentations for area residents that will inspire them to learn ways to reduce their environmental impact and move toward a more sustainable lifestyle. It began...
Area residents are now able to borrow a radon meter from REAL to detect possible radon gas levels in their homes. Katie Hoffman will be managing the lending of the meter for REAL and maintaining a waiting list. ...
REAL operates a registered OES electronics waste depot on the REAL Deal site. You can bring your outdated or non-working computers, TVs, stereo equipment, cell phones etc. to us. Our staff will pack them into the big black bin...
The REAL Deal Store offers other waste reduction opportunities for area residents. Besides used electronics, the store accepts batteries, mercury thermostats, and used toner and printer cartridges, and gets them to other organizations to be recycled safely. Scrap metal...
Please don’t leave your donations outside of store hours! It’s just a bad idea all round. It may be something we do not accept. Ask us or call ahead and we can tell you for sure, and perhaps direct...
Homeowners can receive up to $5,000 in rebates for making energy efficiency upgrades to their homes. The program requires a pre and post home energy audit, which REAL can arrange through our Registered Energy Advisor, Alan Leonard. Only natural...
We could use your help at the REAL Deal Store or for other REAL activities. Volunteer on a regular basis for a few hours a week or a day at a time, or just on an occasional basis for special...
Sustainability Fair and Market, North Grenville, Sun. April 19
Sustainble North Grenville’s 13th Annual Sustainability Fair and Market is set for Sun. Apr. 19 at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. The event draws 1,000 visitors annually to talk to local vendors and see their electric vehicle display. This year REAL’s Registered Energy Advisor Alan Leonard will be there to answer questions about home energy audits, and our new Sustainability Team will be there to share tips on eco-friendly living.
Pitch In Smiths Falls April 25 to May 9
Pitch In Smiths Falls is an annual community-wide cleanup event. Volunteer to cleanup up a site between Sat. April 25 and Sat. May 9.
Rain Barrel and Mushroom Compost Sale, Sat. May 9
Get your garden off to a good start! Purchase a a recycled food grade, 220 L grey or terracotta barrel for $55. Set it up under a downspout to conserve water and treat your plants! Rain barrels should be preordered online a week in advance. Mushroom compost is being made available in partnership with Trinity […]
Bea Johnson on Waste-Free Living, postponed until summer
Bea Johnson, a leading spokesperson for the zero-waste lifestyle, will relate her personal waste reduction journey and provide practical solutions to living simply and reducing waste.
Local Foods Dinner, Sat. Oct. 17, 2020
You won’t want to miss our annual Local Foods Dinner, Sat. Oct. 17, 2020 at the Smiths Falls Legion. Chef Joanne Edwards will be cooking up a fabulous feast, and we’ll have lots to bid on in our silent auction. Tickets on sale approx. Sept. 1.
