SA's push for plastic-free precincts

As the South Australian state government pushes to ban single-use plastics, organisations are putting their hands up to be part of the state's first plastic-free precinct.

The state government was seeking input on what any future phase-out or replacement of single-use plastic might look like.

It has received expressions of interest from retailers, trading groups, councils and disability advocates to take part in the plastic-free trial.

Environment minister David Speirs said the first step was working with the precincts to reduce single-use plastics and test innovative solutions and alternatives.

"We can't continue on our current path with no plan to address the impact of single-use plastics," Mr Speirs said.

"The community will lead the change in behaviour as part of SA's first trials into plastic-free living."

There were 10 expressions of interest and more than 25 applications to join the government's Green Industries stakeholder taskforce.

Mr Speirs said the taskforce would assist with the government's decision-making.

The taskforce members and the plastic-free precinct pilots will be announced by the state government in the coming weeks.

Expressions of interest closed on July 26.