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29.6

Weight (in ounces) of a standard Champagne bottle, down from 31.7 ounces before 2010. The change was part of the Champagne region’s sweeping plan to lower its carbon footprint. Champagne’s lighter bottles have had an impact on emissions said to equal 8,000 fewer cars on the road for each of the last 8 years.

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