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Willem Walravens

CEO

return2sender

Ghent, Belgium

8 profile visitsSpeakerSustainable/circular solution provider

Passionate about spearheading circular products and business models to the packaging industry. Hands-on, pragmatic and innovative.

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return2sender

return2sender

Start-up company

Ghent, Belgium

return2sender is transforming logistics with innovative, reusable packaging solutions that combine sustainable use of materials with sustainable business economics. Our first product, the smart pallet wrap replaces single-use films with a durable alternative designed to meet the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and EUMOS 40509 load safety standards. By integrating real circularity into our patented technology and leveraging a Packaging-as-a-Service (PaaS) model, we ensure cost-efficiency, environmental benefits, and customer adaptability. Our solutions drastically reduce CO2 emissions, eliminate waste, and provide unparalleled load security, addressing the pressing needs of businesses that are navigating the transition to reusable transport packaging. As an agile innovation powerhouse, return2sender is committed to driving change with scalable, sustainable, and impactful solutions that redefine logistics for the 21st century.
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About me

Dr. Willem Walravens is a passionate advocate for sustainability and circular economy principles, combining over a decade of expertise in material science with a commitment to driving impactful change. Holding a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Ghent University, he specialized in semiconductor nanocrystals, developing technologies with applications in advanced displays and energy-efficient devices.

As co-founder of QustomDot, Willem translated technological requirements into high-value products, fostering relationships with key industry players, and leading a team of researchers.

In 2024, he co-founded return2sender, a company focused on reusable and circular B2B packaging, aiming to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainable practices in logistics.

Willem’s entrepreneurial journey is driven by a vision to merge scientific innovation with sustainability. Aligning technological advancements with industry needs helps him create circular solutions for a better future.

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Interests

  • Circular Business Models
  • Product-as-a-Service
  • reusable packaging
  • Finding pioneers and ambassadors
  • Circular transition
  • Loop logistics
  • Pooling systems

Speaker sessions (1)

Thursday, 13 February 2025

11:00 - 12:00

Sustainable packaging solutions for retail ecosystem

Format:Video conferencingTrack:Pitching session

Driving a greener retail sector starts with rethinking packaging. Explore how sustainable packaging turns environmental challenges into opportunities for a more sustainable future.

Marketplace (1)

  • Product

    ReWRAP - The world's best reusable pallet wrap

    The replacement for single-use wrapping. Easy to use, durable and certified for road transport. A winner for your business and your planet.

    • Circular Economy
    • Plastics/Chemicals
    • Distribution Partner
    • Ecodesign and packaging
    • Customers/application partners
    Author

    Willem Walravens

    CEO at return2sender

    Ghent, Belgium