Zeptive

11/26/2025

Social belonging, peer status, and popularity all play major roles in shaping behavior during adolescence.

While all teens are exposed to va**ng to some degree, not all are equally vulnerable. Research shows that popularity, or the desire to be perceived as popular, can significantly increase the likelihood that a teen will experiment with or continue using e-cigarettes.

What parents and educators can do:
-Validate the social pressures teens face.
-Talk about reputation in broader terms.
-Highlight long-term leadership.
-Encourage offline confidence.

Learn more here:

Understand how the desire for popularity and social approval increases the risk of teen va**ng. Learn what parents and educators can do.

11/20/2025

Great connecting with integrator Kevin Urso from Connected Technology at ISC East at the Javits Center in NYC! Always inspiring to meet with innovative integrators and partners who are shaping the future of security technology.

11/18/2025

Va**ng can be hard to detect, but there are subtle physical, sensory, and behavioral signs to look for.

Our latest Zeptive article breaks down the clues that often go unnoticed, including:

🔹 Lingering sweet or chemical odors
🔹 Unusual fog or quick-dissipating v***r
🔹 Changes in air quality or ventilation use

Even with a trained eye, signs can be easy to miss. That’s where technology steps in. Zeptive v**e detectors provide real-time alerts, helping schools and organizations protect their spaces without compromising privacy.

Read the full article 👉

Learn how to detect va**ng in classrooms, bathrooms, and shared spaces. Discover subtle signs like lingering scents, device residue, and behavior changes, and how v**e detectors can help confirm what you suspect.

11/12/2025

Big news from Zeptive! We’re proud to welcome Repworks Inc, Coaxial Systems Associates (CSA), and AMS Rep Associates as our official representative partners.

These partners bring deep expertise to their territories as well as passion for delivering innovative security and safety solutions. Through these partnerships, more spaces will gain access to Zeptive’s cutting-edge v**e detection.

We’re excited to support more communities with these partners by our side!

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Zeptive is an innovative sensor company committed to creating products for a healthier and safer world.

11/05/2025

Talking to teens about va**ng doesn’t have to be a lecture. It can be a conversation. Teens are more likely to listen when adults show curiosity, empathy, and respect rather than judgment.

🗣️ Ask, don’t assume.
🗣️ Listen more than you speak.
🗣️ Be honest about what you know and what you don’t.
🗣️ Keep the door open for ongoing, judgment-free dialogue.

At Zeptive, we’re committed to helping schools and communities create healthier environments, starting with open and informed conversations.

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Find out how to talk to teens about va**ng in ways that build trust, avoid confrontation, and open the door to real change.

10/22/2025

New podcast from Zeptive! 🎙️

In our very first podcast episode, hosts Will and Cindy tackle the growing challenge of va**ng in schools, workplaces, and other environments.

We dive into how Zeptive’s advanced v**e detection technology goes beyond just detection: from identifying ni****ne and THC, to recognizing masking attempts, and integrating with existing security systems.

You’ll hear how our wireless and wired detectors are helping organizations:
✅ Respond faster
✅ Prevent incidents
✅ Create healthier and safer environments

Watch now:

In our first episode of Zeptive's Podcasts, hosts Will and Cindy take a deep dive into the growing challenge of va**ng across schools, workplaces, and hospit...

10/11/2025

Data is vital in the fight against youth va**ng. Zeptive's latest article explores how schools can leverage va**ng detection data not just to catch incidents, but to uncover behavior patterns, identify high-risk areas, and evaluate intervention efforts. When schools shift from reaction to prevention, data becomes a tool for healthier outcomes.

Read the full article 👉 https://www.zeptive.com/post/what-schools-can-learn-from-va**ng-detection-data

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Discover the insights hidden in va**ng detection data and how schools can use them to improve campus safety and support student wellness.

10/06/2025

Stealth va**ng is a difficult school safety challenge. Students are using highly discreet devices and evasive behaviors to v**e in classrooms, bathrooms, and hallways, often undetected.

Our latest article breaks down:
✔️ What stealth va**ng looks like
✔️ Why it’s so hard to catch
✔️ What schools can do to respond proactively

Prevention is possible with the right tools and awareness. V**e detectors, like those offered by Zeptive, can identify trace levels of v**e aerosol in real-time, even when the behavior is hard to see.

📖 Read the full article:

Learn what stealth va**ng is, why it's so difficult to detect, and how students are hiding it in plain sight. Get informed to stay ahead.

10/03/2025

Zeptive's CEO and Co-Founder, Will Hargett, attended ASIS International's in New Orleans this week, joining global security leaders to address pressing challenges from physical threats to emerging health and safety risks.

As a pioneer in v**e detection technology, Zeptive is proud to have contributed to the conversation around proactive threat detection and creating safer environments.

09/25/2025

🚨 Heading to ASIS International's in New Orleans? Zeptive is bringing next-level innovation to GSX! Join us at Booth #502 to explore how our cutting-edge technology is shaping the future of security.

📍 Where: Booth #502, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA
📅 When: September 29 to October 1, 2025
🔗 Plan your visit:

Search for booth space by size, type or location with the exhibitor floor plan.

09/23/2025

Va**ng is quietly fueling chronic absenteeism. Students who v**e are more likely to miss school, whether due to health complications, mental health struggles, suspensions and disciplinary action, or ni****ne withdrawal and addiction.

Schools can make a difference. Proactive steps include:
📍 Zeptive's v**e detection technology
📍 Education for students and families
📍 Support over punishment
📍 Better tracking of va**ng-related absences

Read more here 👉

Explore how va**ng contributes to student absenteeism and its effects on academic performance and school engagement. Learn how schools can respond.

09/17/2025

A study found nearly 2,000 chemicals in popular v**e liquids, many of them unidentified, and some linked to severe health risks.

⚠️ Some examples of identified chemicals include:
• Isophorone: which is found in paint and adhesives
• Vanillin: A popular flavor enhancer but, when found in higher concentrations, can cause respiratory irritation
• Diacetyl: linked to popcorn lung
• Heavy metals such as lead, nickel, and cadmium

Even more concerning, some v**es could be laced with dangerous and potentially deadly substances.

Read more and learn how Zeptive is helping spaces detect and deter va**ng:

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Discover the hidden dangers of va**ng, from toxic chemicals and heavy metals to unregulated substances like delta-8 THC and even potential contamination with deadly drugs. Learn what’s really inside your v**e.