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...

REAL is delighted that this year’s online auction was a financial success!  By the time bidding closed at 9 p.m. on Sat. Nov. 13 the high bids totaled $2007, which was very close to our goal of $2021.  Over...

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...

REAL  is offering you an opportunity to participate in the transformation of downtown Smiths Falls through a Depave Paradise project. In mid May, the Town of Smiths Falls will begin the removal of Daniel Street between the library and...

The May 20 Ontario announcement meant yet more changes to REAL’s plans. REAL Deal Store Remains Closed.  We are currently aiming to reopen Wed. June 16.  We are checking phone, email and Facebook messages and our staff are being...

REAL  is excited to announce that our first Depave Paradise project has been confirmed.  REAL will be organizing volunteers to participate in the removal of Daniel Street in front of the Smiths Falls Public Library and will plant a...

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...

Today, March 22, is  World Water Day. This year’s focus is “Valuing Water,” sparking a conversation about the variety of meanings water holds in people’s lives.  Conserving and stewarding water begins at home with turning off taps, taking shorter...

Winter is winding down, but there are still some weeks of slippery conditions ahead of us.  If you’ve been looking for an alternative to salt for slippery ice, try some of the EcoIceGrip now available at the REAL Deal...

It has been a challenging and eventful year for everyone, including REAL.  Our Annual Report summarizes the year’s activities and provides an overview of what we are all about.  We hope it inspires your own actions to protect our...