Jack Petkou sent a message to William Henry Gates that said:
Hi Mr. Gates,
My name is Jack
I have seen a lot of change in the past years, and I recognize the stock you and your wife put in the fight against climate change.
Recycling is a huge issue in our society and it is not done right, i have an idea for a plant that would collect recyclable and waste materials from businesses, and use cold plasma pyrolysis to turn that waste into compounds used in polymers, and methane and hydrogen which can act as renewable energy sources. I am young, and I am not in this for the money, I want to do this because I want to see a future for our planet, however I do not have anywhere near the funds that will be required.
I would like to ask you if you'll fund this venture because our society in North America is in dire need for profitable and progressive waste management systems. This system has no carbon footprint and produces renewable sources of energy. The market for people doing this is essentially non existent as it costs so much, but you are a man with capital and a vision for the future.
With a name like yours backing the venture, the potential for social influence and success will be immense, and as i said, the margin for profit is expansive as there is no one in North America performing this process of waste management.
I hope that you will sincerely consider my proposal and choose to do business with a young man who wishes to see a brighter future for our planet.
Thank You
Jack
