The popular science film is devoted to the problem of saving non-ferrous metals in the machine-building industry and the solution of this problem by introducing various materials into the industry that replace non-ferrous metals. Production of parts from two layers of various metals - dimetallic parts, including: bearings, gears, bushings. Manufacturing of plastics and electrical parts from it. Production processes at the Karbolit plant. Manufacturing of textolite, ligiston, lignofoli. Stone casting. Manufacturing of quartz glass, chemical glassware. Moscow metro. Passengers on the escalator. Train movement.