South Australia is banning fish-shaped soy sauce bottles to reduce plastic pollution. This follows a 2023 law banning other single-use plastics. While recyclable, the small size of these bottles hinders proper recycling. The ban, starting Monday, targets pre-filled 30ml containers with lids. Larger bottles and sachets remain unaffected. Australia aims to curb plastic waste reaching oceans, currently ranked seventh globally in plastic pollution control efforts.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.