Esembly's Washing Powder is EWG Verified

EWG Verified® Washing Powder: Safe, Eco-Friendly & Cloth Diaper Approved!

Pop the confetti 🎉🎊 Esembly’s Washing Powder is now officially EWG Verified®! 🎊🎉


This certification is a huge milestone for us, and we’re so proud to have earned this seal of approval from the Environmental Working Group (EWG), one of the most trusted names in product safety and transparency.


If you’re looking for the best EWG Verified detergent – one that’s safe, effective, and eco-friendly – you’ve come to the right place. Let’s dive into what this certification means and why it matters for your family.

What Does EWG Verified Mean?

The EWG Verified® mark is more than just a label – it’s a promise. It means that our Washing Powder has undergone rigorous evaluation by the Environmental Working Group and meets their highest standards for health and transparency. EWG’s verification process is one of the most stringent in the industry, ensuring that products are free from harmful chemicals and fully transparent about their ingredients.


To earn this certification, our Washing Powder had to pass a thorough review of each and every ingredient that goes into it, where the ingredients are sourced, our manufacturing processes, and labeling. EWG’s team of scientists and experts scrutinized every detail to ensure it aligns with their strict criteria for safety and sustainability.


You can see our product’s listing on the EWG website here to learn more about how it measures up.

The Science Behind EWG Verification

EWG’s verification process is rooted in a weight-of-evidence approach , which evaluates the potential health and environmental impacts of every ingredient in a product. Here’s how it works:


  1. Ingredient Disclosure : EWG requires full transparency of all ingredients, including fragrances. Our Washing Powder meets this standard by providing a complete and clear list of what’s inside.

  2. Hazard Scoring : Each ingredient is assessed for potential health hazards, such as links to cancer, reproductive toxicity, or skin irritation. EWG uses a scoring system from A to F, with A being the safest. Our Washing Powder’s ingredients are all well within EWG’s safety limits.

  3. Avoidance of Unacceptable Ingredients : EWG maintains a list of “unacceptable” ingredients that are known or suspected to pose significant health risks. Our formula is free from all of these ingredients, including SLS, SLES, phthalates, phosphates, synthetic fragrances, and dyes.

This rigorous process ensures that every EWG Verified product is as safe and transparent as possible. For us, this certification is a testament to our commitment to creating products that are good for your family and the planet.

Why EWG Verification Matters to Us

At Esembly, our mission has always been to create products that are safe and effective, to help families Live Less Disposably. From the very beginning, we’ve been committed to using non-toxic, eco-friendly ingredients that are gentle on your baby’s skin and sustainable for the environment.


But we know that words like “safe” and “non-toxic” can sometimes feel vague or overused. That’s why we’re so proud to have the EWG Verified mark – it’s an independent, science-backed validation of our commitment to safety and transparency. It’s proof that we’re walking the walk, not just talking the talk.

What Makes This the Best Cloth Diaper Detergent?

Our Washing Powder isn’t just EWG Verified – it’s also specially formulated to deliver the best cleaning performance while being gentle on your family and the planet. But what sets it apart from any other eco-friendly detergent? 

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Patented for Performance

Our Washing Powder is officially the only detergent to be both EWG verified and patented! And further, it’s the only detergent that’s patented formula is designed to power clean the soil in dirty diapers.


We partnered with a PhD in biochemical engineering with a specialty in laundry formulation (really!) to create a unique blend of ionic and anionic surfactants, anti-redeposition agents, chelating agents (aka water softeners), and alkalis to power clean diapers without causing harm to the environment or being too harsh for delicate baby skin. And if it can do all that for the poopy diapers, just think of what it can do for the rest of your household laundry!

What Kind of Detergent Do You Need to Wash Cloth Diapers?

A Clean-Rinsing Formula

Clean-rinsing detergents are designed to wash out completely, leaving no residue behind. This is especially important for exceptionally dirty laundry like cloth diapers, gym bags, kids clothes, pet beds, etc – as lingering detergent molecules (we’re talking about things like fragrances, softeners, optic brighteners, etc) can trap odors and bacteria. Our Washing Powder is formulated to tackle soil, remove it from the fabric, and flush everything away – leaving your laundry fresh, clean, and residue-free.

Why you should be using a “clean-rinsing” laundry detergent

Free from Harsh Chemicals

As mentioned, our Washing Powder is mineral-based and free of SLS, SLES, LAS, phthalates, phosphates, fragrance, dye, and fabric softeners. It is made with love and care in Massachusetts to be safe for baby skin and our planet.

Eco-Friendly and Sustainable

We believe that what’s good for your family should also be good for the planet. That’s why our Washing Powder is made with biodegradable ingredients and packaged with sustainability in mind. Our “ Forever Canisters ,” as well as our scoops, are made of 100% recycled plastic and can be recycled again when finished using. And our 6 lb Refill Bags are made of recycled paper with a thin, PCR laminate – when empty you can simply recycle as you would a milk carton.


For those on septic systems: Our Washing Powder contains natural surfactants (as opposed to petrochemical surfactants) which produce less foam/suds, and are therefore better for a septic system.


It’s been said that powder detergents are “bad” for septics. But that’s because most inexpensive powder detergents are loaded with fillers to bulk them up. Fillers can seal soils and cause blockages. That’s not the case with our Washing Powder as we formulated it without any fillers/bulking clays!

A Milestone Worth Celebrating

Earning the EWG Verified mark is a huge honor for us, and we couldn’t have done it without your support. Every time you choose Esembly, you’re voting for safer, more sustainable products – and we’re so grateful to have you on this journey with us.

This certification is a celebration of the work we’ve done, but it’s also a reminder of why we do what we do: to make it easier for families to choose products that are good for their babies, their homes, and the environment. We’ll keep listening, learning, and improving to make sure we’re always living up to that promise. Thank you for trusting us to be part of your family’s story.


Here’s to a cleaner, safer, and less disposable future!

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