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PARIS - The Champagne industry's trade association, the Interprofessional Committee of Champagne Wine, said Tuesday it is launching a new standard bottle to cut carbon emissions.

The new bottle looks the same as ever but weighs 835 grams, or 29.5 ounces, instead of 900 grams, or 31.7 ounces. That means vehicles transporting it will require less fuel.

The committee says the change will cut carbon dioxide output by 8,000 metric tons a year, which it likens to the annual emissions of 4,000 cars.