The Brass Tacks Initiative
Supporting sustainable practices in the food stream through research, education, and collaboration.
Announcements
Newsletter
Get the latest edition of our newsletter Down to Brass Tacks. Learn about businesses making a difference, funding announcements, and BTI Updates.
Get involved
Join our mission and support a sustainable food stream! Volunteers are the heart and soul of our organization. Whether you want to volunteer for one day or continuously throughout the year, we have a place for you!
Share the Mission
The Brass Tacks Initiative (BTI) is a 501(c)3 organization working with businesses, schools, families, and individuals to keep food out of the landfill. However, we can't do this alone! We need your help to make the biggest impact. Here are a few ways you can help:
Educate
Spread the word about reducing food waste. Our education page has some resources that can help!
Collaborate
Host a group information session or partner with us on a project. We would love to work with you!
Volunteer
We need volunteers with diverse skill sets to help us live out our mission. Find out how you can help!
Donate
As a nonprofit, we rely on public support to fulfill our mission. Visit our donation page to learn more.
Merchandise
BTI has partnered with Bonfire to create custom clothing. BTI receives a portion of every purchase to support our mission. Click the link below to see our store on Bonfire.