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Applegate Farms reduces packaging size, weight

The Bridgewater, N.J.-based processor of organic and natural meats reduced its plastic packaging by…
Thapplegate farmse Bridgewater, N.J.-based processor of organic and natural meats reduced its plastic packaging by 37% by cutting down on the size and weight of the plastic.

For example, its Uncured Sunday Bacon (as pictured) still comes in an 8-ounce package, but now dons less plastic wrapping.

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