Simplify the following text for a Grade 8 native English-speaking person.
Original: In 1980 , Ben and Jerry rented space in an old spool and bobbin mill on South Champlain Street in Burlington and began packing their ice cream in pints .
Simplified: In 1980 , Ben and Jerry got space in a building in South Champlain Street in Burlington and started packing their ice cream in pint containers .