
Julian Brown, a young environmental inventor and founder of Naturejab, has gone silent after posting an alarming video on Instagram.
Known for his groundbreaking invention Plastoline—a machine that converts plastic into gasoline using microwave pyrolysis—Brown posted a message on July 9 stating he was “under attack.” He has not been seen or heard from publicly since, causing widespread concern among his 1.7 million Instagram followers.
The 21-year-old inventor had gained rapid popularity for his innovative approach to solving plastic pollution. Plastoline, his flagship invention, converts plastic waste into fuels like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. Brown’s mission to revolutionize the energy and recycling sectors earned him recognition in Forbes as a rising green tech innovator.
After weeks of silence, Brown’s mother, Nia, issued a statement saying her son is safe but keeping a low profile for personal safety. She declined to share further details, and Brown’s current location remains unknown.
Brown also launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $1 million for scaling Plastoline. While still far from its goal, the campaign has raised over $18,000 and continues to draw interest from environmentally conscious supporters.
As fans await more clarity, speculation continues about whether Brown’s disappearance is connected to his invention or if he faces threats from external sources. For now, the mystery remains unsolved.
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