The main environmental problems of non-ferrous metallurgy in Russia and possible solutions are considered. Summarized and analyzed the results of work aimed at creating a technology for producing the anode mass corresponding to regulatory and technical requirements and with improved environmental properties. The effect of the modified heavy pyrolysis resin on the environmental characteristics and performance of the anode mass was studied. Practical recommendations on the use of modified pyrolysis resin as a modifying additive to oil pitch are made.