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EVready® PodcastUrban Mining Revolution: Recycling Diesel Catalytic Converters with regenx TechThe latest EVready Podcast episode explores the innovative world of urban mining and e-waste recycling with Don Weatherbee from regenx Tech. Drawing on his background in accounting and finance, Don unveils the unique approach his company takes in recycling diesel catalytic converters - a niche market brimming with untapped potential.
Established in 2020, regenx Tech has pioneered a cutting-edge hydro-metallurgical process that surpasses traditional recycling methods for diesel catalytic converters. This eco-friendly technique not only recovers precious metals from e-waste but also addresses the growing market demand driven by stricter diesel emission regulations.
Operating from Tennessee...2025-05-0717 min
Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainability ShowThe Future of Sustainable Mining with Don WeatherbeeIn today’s insightful episode, we discussed about urban mining with Don Weatherbee, CEO of Regenx Tech Corp, a company that's changing the way we recover precious metals like platinum and palladium. Instead of traditional mining, Regenx uses a cleaner, greener process that recovers 95% of these metals with less water and fewer emissions. Don has over 20 years of leadership experience and a passion for making sustainability work in industries that need it most. For more content, do visit: Don’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-weatherbee-cpa-cma-citp-b7233b60Regenx Tech’s Webiste: https://www.regenx.techCata...2025-05-0131 min
What is The Future for Cities?316I_Don Weatherbee, CEO of RegenX Tech"Urban mining is a necessity for future cities!"Are you interested in urban mining? What do you think about differentiating reuse, recycling and regeneration? How can we make our material use more efficient? Interview with Don Weatherbee, CEO of RegenX Tech. We will talk about his vision for the future of cities, urban mining, the city as the best and worst of us, regeneration, and many more. Don Weatherbee, CEO of Regenx Tech, is a visionary in the clean tech sector, driving innovation in sustainable precious metal recovery. Under his leadership, RegenX Tech...2025-04-1737 minWhat is The Future for Cities?315R_Potential and relevance of urban mining in the context of sustainable cities (research summary)Are you interested urban mining? Summary of the article titled Potential and relevance of urban mining in the context of sustainable cities from 2017, by Rachna Arora, Katharina Paterok, Abhijit Banerjee, and Manjeet Singh Saluja, published in the IIMB Management Review journal.This is a great preparation to our next interview with Don Weatherbee in episode 316 talking about urban mining and the differences between recycling, reuse and regeneration. Since we are investigating the future of cities, I thought it would be interesting to see the urban mining concept for better urban futures. This article...2025-04-1412 minWhat is The Future for Cities?316I_Trailer_Don Weatherbee, CEO of RegenX TechAre you interested in urban mining? What do you think about differentiating reuse, recycling and regeneration? How can we make our material use more efficient? Trailer for episode 316 - interview with Don Weatherbee, CEO of RegenX Tech. We will talk about his vision for the future of cities, urban mining, the city as the best and worst of us, regeneration, and many more.Find out more in the episodeEpisode generated with Descript assistance (affiliate link).Music by Lesfm from Pixabay2025-04-1301 min
The Grand Challengers Podcast#41 - Don Weatherbee: "Catalyzing" change beyond the mine - scaling up metals regeneration to enable the future circular economyDon Weatherbee, CEO of Regenx Tech Corp in Alberta, Canada shows us how you can scale up metals recycling (or regeneration as he calls it) sustainably. We discuss his journey from studying accounting to joining the mining and resources industry and how he is now leveraging opportunities to close the loop and create the circular economy around critical metals worldwide, in particular, the opportunity of aligning chemistry, process and supply chains around catalytic converts and Platinum Group Metals.Podcast Intro/Outro Song: Starsky by Alex Keren (Check out more of his tunes over on Spotify...2025-04-011h 04
Your Positive ImprintEnd-of-life Catalytic Converters. What happens to the precious metals? Don Weatherbee, RegenXDon Weatherbee, CEO of REGENX is committed to promoting environmentally responsible practices for recovering and regenerating platinum group metals back into raw materials from end-of-life catalytic converters. What is this process? (PGMs are-Platinum, Rhodium, Palladium, Osmium, Iridium, Ruthenium)2025-03-3126 min
Conscious Design Podcast™The Greenest Way to Recover Precious Metals – No Smelting Required!Are you wasting valuable metals without knowing it?Precious metals like platinum and palladium from end-of-life catalytic converters are often discarded — but Regenx Tech is changing that with a sustainable, eco-friendly recovery solution.In this episode of the Conscious Design Podcast, Don Weatherbee, CEO of Regenx Tech Corp, joins host Ian Peterman to share how their innovative cleantech process is revolutionizing precious metal recovery without the need for traditional high-emission smelting.𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀00:00 - Guest Introduction 00:53 - The Origin Story of Regenx Tech 01:35 - Transition to E-Waste an...2025-03-2132 min
Net Hero Podcast – With Sumit BoseThe precious treasure in your exhaust!They were our first stab at cleaning up emissions and they became rich pickings for thieves...catalytic convertors. You probably have one if you have a petrol or diesel motor.
They sit ahead of your exhaust and are made of a mix of precious metals like platinum and palladium. Now one company in Canada is doing it's best to recycle all the good stuff so we don't have to mine it again.
I spoke to Don Weatherbee CEO of Regenx Tech about how this could be a way to help us protect resources.
2025-03-1925 min
ProGRESSDavid Kohnstamm, Chief sustainability officerDavid Kohnstamm is a thermal engineer and the chief sustainability officer and co–founder of Leafcloud, which offers its clients a truly green alternative to energy-hungry traditional data centres. David is scathing about the misleading use of the word ‘cloud’ to describe most data centres, since they are not the nebulous things that the word conjures up. The reality is much more solid – huge computers located in large buildings in the middle of an open space, requiring vast amounts of energy, air conditioning and water to cool down the resulting heat.Despite...2025-03-1533 min
Future OptimistA Brilliant Alternative to Unsustainable Precious Metals Mining with Don Weatherbee - Ep. 227Don Weatherbee, CEO of Regenx, discusses the company's innovative approach to regenerating platinum and palladium from used catalytic converters. I love businesses that embrace the circular economy, and this is an angle I hadn't heard of before.With a background in the mining industry, Don Weatherbee highlights the unsustainable nature of current mining practices, and explains the importance of recycling precious metals due to growing demand and geopolitical risks. 00:00 Introduction to Don Weatherbee and Regenex01:00 The Importance of Platinum and Palladium Recycling03:11 Challenges and Innovations in Catalytic Converter Recycling03:50 Regenex's Journey and Technological Advancements07:44 Economic and Environmental Impacts of...2025-03-0524 min
ProGRESSJustin Kelly CEO of Glass Futures, Chair of Sustainable VenturesBusiness leader Justin Kelly stepped away from his C-suite role at the international engineering and technology company Siemens in 2022 and is now chief executive at Glass Futures, a not-for-profit tech membership organisation.Glass Futures researches more sustainable glass manufacture across the globe, so this role fits well with Justin’s other recent appointment, chair of Sustainable Ventures North, a hub for climate tech business start-ups and entrepreneurs, building on the success of its London beginnings.In this episode, Justin explains how he secured a university place, sponsored by Siemens, and how he rose to...2025-03-0138 min
Sense and Sustainability - A sustainable procurement podcastEpisode 61 - Don Weatherbee - From gas to gold – a case study in circular economySend us a textTruly circular economy initiatives are tough to achieve. Challenges around technology, logistics and markets must be addressed but more importantly, a truly integrated business model involving several partners is often needed. Don Weatherbee from Canada explains how a fully integrated model has been developed to extract precious metals from catalytic converters in vehicle exhausts. 2025-02-1727 min
The 5CsA Recycling Transformation: From Gold Mining to Regenerating Platinum.This is a case study with Don Weatherbee of Regenx about taking traditional processes, adapting them for modernapplications, reinventing a corporation and pioneering a new industry. Interested in investing with them. Start here for your due diligence.Innovating for Sustainability: Lessons from Regenx on Continuous Improvement and Knowledge MonetizationThis episode is a treasure trove of insights for business leaders and executives looking to innovate and adapt in the face of climate change and sustainability challenges. Some of the key takeaways covered ---The Power of Continuous Improvement-Incremental Changes Lead to...2025-02-0116 min
The Green HourUsing a Circular Approach to Recover Precious Metals with Don Weatherbee, CEO of Regenx Tech CorpOn this episode of The Green Hour, we’re joined by Don Weatherbee, CEO of Regenx Tech Corp., to discuss their innovative process for recovering precious metals from diesel catalytic converters.In this episode:🔧 Understanding catalytic converters in gasoline and diesel engines⚪ The valuable precious metals hidden inside catalytic converters🧪 How Regenx’s innovative chemical separation process achieves 99.9% purity🌍 The role of critical material supply chains in a circular economy♻️ A life cycle assessment of raw vs. regenerated materials________________________________________Visit our Website2025-01-3043 min
Ayna InsightsDon Weatherbee: Future-Proofing Precious Metals at RegenxNidhi Arora of Ayna sits down with Don Weatherbee, CEO of Regenx, to explore the company’s groundbreaking advancements in recycling precious metals like platinum and palladium. Using an innovative hydrometallurgical leaching process, Regenx offers an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative to traditional smelting, meeting growing demand driven by stricter regulations and vehicle electrification. Don also shares insights on the role of logistics, expansion plans, and the circular economy in reshaping the industry. Tune in for a fresh perspective on sustainable technology and industrial innovation.
Don Weatherbee, CEO of Regenx, is a seasoned leader with over 28 years of ex...2025-01-0813 min
ProGRESSDon Weatherbee, CPA, CMA, CITP and CEO of RegenXA decade ago Canadian Don Weatherbee moved from his long career crunching the numbers in mining to join a gold recovery company. From there, it wasn't such a big leap to start working with the pioneering technology business RegenX, innovating the way precious metals are recycled, particularly those in end-of-life catalytic converters. As part of the circular economy, reusing materials that have already been processed, Don reflects on a career that has seen massive changes in environmental impact and his sense of optimism.In this episode Don talks about:• choosing to study for a Ba...2024-12-1433 min
Julio Verissimo Live ShowJulio Verissimo & Don Weatherbee, Sustainability in Precious Metal RecoveryThis week, we are thrilled to welcome Don Weatherbee, CEO of Regenx Tech, to the Julio Verissimo Live Show for an inspiring and insightful conversation. As a visionary leader in the clean tech sector, Don has revolutionized the mining and recycling industries by driving groundbreaking innovation in sustainable precious metal recovery. Under his leadership, Regenx Tech has transitioned from pilot projects to full-scale operations, including the opening of their flagship facility in Greeneville, Tennessee. We’ll explore how Regenx is leading the way in sustainability by: -Building key partnerships, such as their collaboration with Davis Recycling, to amplify their mission of cre...2024-12-0953 min
Julio Verissimo Live ShowJulio Verissimo & Don Weatherbee, Sustainability in Precious Metal RecoveryThis week, we are thrilled to welcome Don Weatherbee, CEO of Regenx Tech, to the Julio Verissimo Live Show for an inspiring and insightful conversation.
As a visionary leader in the clean tech sector, Don has revolutionized the mining and recycling industries by driving groundbreaking innovation in sustainable precious metal recovery. Under his leadership, Regenx Tech has transitioned from pilot projects to full-scale operations, including the opening of their flagship facility in Greeneville, Tennessee.
We’ll explore how Regenx is leading the way in sustainability by:
-Building key partnerships, such as their collaboration with D...2024-12-0953 min
The Asia Climate Finance PodcastEp55 Driving Change: Eco-Friendly Solutions in the Mining Industry, ft Don Weatherbee, Regenx TechEmail comments or guest ideas (to reply, include your email address)In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of eco-friendly mining technology with Don Weatherbee, CEO of Regenx Tech, a company specializing in recycling precious metals from catalytic converters. Don shares the company's unique hydro metallurgic process, which is more environmentally sound than traditional mining and smelting. We discuss the market for platinum and palladium, the potential for growth, and the challenges in the recycling industry. Don also reveals Regenx Tech's journey from a junior mining company to a pioneer in catalytic converter recycling, with...2024-11-1225 min
Shape the SystemDon Weatherbee - regenxAbout the Guest(s):Don Weatherbee is the CEO of Regenexx, a forward-thinking organization focused on innovative precious metals recovery techniques. Transitioning from an accounting background, Don has extensive experience in the mining sector, including coal and oil sands, before joining Regenexx in 2015. His operational expertise coupled with leadership roles has equipped him with the tools to helm Regenexx's ambitious endeavors in sustainable technology and precious metal recycling.Episode Summary:In this engaging episode of "Shape the System," host Vincent Turner converses with Don Weatherbee, CEO of Regenexx, unveiling the intricacies of precious...2024-10-2844 min
Ctrl+Listen PodcastPrecious Metal Recycling – How Regenx is Pioneering a New EraDiscover how precious metal recycling is evolving with Regenx, a company at the forefront of recovering platinum and palladium from diesel catalytic converters. In this interview, Don Weatherbee, CEO of Regenx, shares insights on their innovative technology for extracting precious metals from silicon carbide substrates, a niche market previously underserved by traditional smelters.
Learn how their new plant in Tennessee is making strides in sustainability, reducing resource waste, and helping to secure a stable supply of critical materials for the future. We also dive into the challenges of catalytic converter theft, how regulatory changes are shaping the industry, and...2024-10-2423 min
Environmental Social JusticeRegenx Tech – The Future of Precious Metal Recovery Has ArrivedDon Weatherbee of Regenx Tech is pioneering eco-friendly methods to recover precious metals from diesel
catalytic converters, significantly cutting emissions and conserving water.
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#Impact #SocialImpact #EnvironmentalSocialJustice
2024-10-0324 min
Boxcars711 Old Time Radio PodArchie Andrews - "Mr. Andrews Wallpaper Adventure" (07-17-48)Mr. Andrews Wallpaper Adventure (Aired July 17, 1948)His earlier life is revealed in the "Little Archie" stories when he had a dog named Spotty. Archie is a typical small-town teenager. Generous, well-mannered, but clumsy, he is genuinely liked by many of his friends. Archie goes crazy when he sees an attractive girl, but mainly dates Veronica Lodge and Betty Cooper. He has taken various employment, but despite the best intentions, often clumsily breaks things, coming in conflict with Veronica's father Hiram Lodge and Riverdale High's principal, Waldo Weatherbee.THIS EPISODE: July 17, 1948. "Mr...2024-01-1230 min
Dr. G at the Heart of HealthcareEPISODE 10- Hospice Regulatory Myth Busting with Dr. Lauren Templeton Pt 2Show notes-
Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare
Guest expert: Lauren Templeton, DO, HMDC, FAAHPM
- Hospice Medical Director of Medium sized Rural hospice agency in Abilene, Texas https://www.hendrickhealth.org/services/hospice-care/
- Consultant Weatherbee Resources https://education.hospicecompliance.com
- 2023 Fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine https://aahpm.org/membership/faahpm-list#T AAHPM Forum expert, people want her input from all of the hospice questions!
- HMDCB Fellow Certificant https://hmdcb.org
- NHPCO regulatory committee member https://www.nhpco.org/regulatory-and-quality/regulatory/
Hospice cares for patients and...2023-06-1724 min
In the Mood for Chaos: A Riverdale Roasting and Recap PodcastRiverdiary #18: Waldo WeatherbeeWishy-washy Waldo is back, and ready to vent. It's hard being a principal at the best of times...and now is not exactly those times. He's losing teachers and students both at an alarming rate, and even worse: his star football boy is out of commission!
Just how low is his patience for Archie? What's he got against Sheriff Dad? And who actually attends school anyway? Good thing he's put his thoughts on paper so we can see.
Written and recorded by: Evelyn
(Who has not forgotten about dear FP, don't worry. He'll b...2021-07-0502 min
Investigating Vegan Life With Patricia KathleenSpeaking With Kelly Childs, of Kelly's Bake ShoppeToday we sat down with Kelly Childs. Kelly is one half of the unstoppable mother-daughter team that founded Kelly’s Bake Shoppe, a vegan and gluten-free bake shoppe in Burlington, ON, CANADA. Together, with her daughter Erinn Weatherbie, these two passionate forces have created an empire of healthy living that reaches much farther than just the kitchen.This series features conversations I conducted with individuals who have dedicated their work and lives to Vegan research, businesses, art, and society. This podcast series is hosted by Patricia Kathleen and Wilde Agency Media. TRANSCRIPTION[00:00...2020-05-2700 min