We’re excited to announce that SmartSolve will be exhibiting at Natural Products Expo West 2026, marking an important milestone for our team. This will be our first time exhibiting at Expo West, and we’re looking forward to connecting with brands that are rethinking how products are packaged.
Natural Products Expo West takes place March 3–6, 2026, and is one of the largest gatherings of natural, organic, and sustainable consumer product brands. The show brings together innovators across food, beverage, personal care, and home categories who are focused on building better products for people and the planet.
Where to Find Us
Our team will be exhibiting at Booth #243, located in the Natural & Specialty Pavilion, Arena Lobby. If you are exploring natural packaging, zero-waste packaging, or alternatives to traditional plastic packaging, we would love to connect.
Why Expo West Matters to Us
At SmartSolve, our mission is: Enabling people to better care for the planet by pioneering zero-waste packaging technologies. With our water-soluble flexible packaging, you are not just providing another product in a package. You are creating an unforgettable zero-waste experience for your customers.
Why invest in an organic or all-natural product, only to wrap it in packaging that may be harmful?
Plastic packaging has shaped global consumption for decades, but science is increasingly uncovering the unintended consequences of this material. Microplastics, tiny particles shed from plastic packaging and other sources, are now showing up in our water, food, and even our bodies. For brands, ignoring this reality is not just a risk to public health and the environment. It also threatens consumer trust and long-term business resilience. In a study referenced by CleanHub, 84% of survey respondents expressed concern about microplastics and wanted stronger action from governments and brands to reduce plastic pollution.
If a product is positioned as natural, organic, or clean, it only makes sense that the packaging itself aligns with those values.
Showcasing Our Latest Innovation, PureNil™ 0
We are excited to spotlight our newest innovation, PureNil™ 0, which officially launched in January 2026 and represents a major advancement in zero waste packaging. PureNil™ 0 is the world’s first plastic free, flushable, and printable packaging material, developed to replace traditional plastic based films while remaining compatible with standard form, fill, and seal equipment. This patented technology enables brands to deliver a high performance, printed packaging experience without contributing to plastic waste or microplastics.
At Expo West, we plan to feature a live sink demonstration at our booth showcasing PureNil™ 0 alongside our other water soluble materials. Attendees will have the opportunity to see this drain safe packaging technology in action and better understand how it functions across different applications. Depending on the market and product use case, the material can be rinsed down a sink or flushed down a toilet, demonstrating how packaging can be designed to safely disperse at end of life while supporting cleaner, more responsible product experiences.
Rethinking Natural and Zero-Waste Packaging
Our water-soluble materials are designed to eliminate packaging waste while maintaining performance and consumer engagement:
- Zero-waste (flushable and drain-safe)
- Convenient (end-of-life optionality to recycle, discard, or allow it to biodegrade)
- Safe (no microplastics)
- Engaging (delights and connects with consumers)
These materials give brands a way to move beyond incremental sustainability claims and toward packaging that truly disappears after use.
Let’s Connect at Expo West
Ashleigh Hotz, Reagan Bryant, and Natalie Ferrin will be attending Natural Products Expo West 2026. If you have questions ahead of the show or would like to schedule time to meet in person, they would love to connect.
 | Ashleigh Hotz Sr. Director of Sales & Marketing ✉️ ashleigh@smartsolve.com |
 | Natalie Ferrin Business Development Manager ✉️ natalie@smartsolve.com |
 | Reagan Bryant Account Executive ✉️ reagan@smartsolve.com |