The metalcasting industry contributes to a better, safer, healthier environment in a number of ways. Recycling scrap metal, casting sand and other production byproducts not only diverts valuable materials from the waste stream, but reduces energy consumption that would otherwise be needed for the production of raw materials. Other industry energy conservation efforts range from more efficient production process to the development of new renewable energy devices. At the same time, alliances among government.

The continuation of these efforts, will keep the metalcasting industry at the forefront of positive environmental, health and safety practices in the future.