Australian state to ban fish-shaped soy sauce bottles

The plastic containers have become a staple in many Asian restaurants and takeaways around the world.

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The iconic containers have become a staple in many Asian restaurants and takeaways around the world, shops and businesses in South Australia will be banned from selling or distributing them from Monday.

"Each fish-shaped container is used for just seconds, yet remains in the environment for decades or centuries if littered," Environment Minister and Deputy Premier for South Australia, Susan Close, said earlier this month.

The move builds on legislation passed in 2023 that banned supermarket carrier bags, plastic straws, drinks stirrers, cotton buds, and confetti, among other things.

The South Australia government says it implemented the policy to "reduce pollution, cut carbon emissions and protect marine life".