An Australian state will ban fish-shaped soy sauce containers, under a wider ban on single-use plastics.
The iconic containers have become a staple in many Asian restaurants and takeaways around the world.
"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.
From 1 September, shops and business in South Australia will no longer be able to sell or distribute pre-filled 30ml soy sauce containers that have a lid, cap or stopper.
The move builds on previous environmental legislation from 2023 that banned supermarket carrier bags, plastic straws, drinks stirrers, cotton buds, and confetti, among other things.
