The EPA expects the combined effect of phases one and two of the restricted-use policy to reduce annual consumption of plastic bags by 20,000 tons, with consumption of disposable plastic and styrofoam eating utensils dropping by 16,000 tons (down 31 % and 37 %, respectively).
環保署並預估第一批及第二批限用政策實施後，每年可減少二萬噸塑膠袋用量，塑膠類免洗餐具則可減少一．六萬噸用量，比目前使用量分別減少百分之三十一及百分之三十七。