EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Evanston is joining other U.S. cities that have proposed bans on plastic bags because of environmental concerns.

The City Council on Monday approved an ordinance barring stores larger than 10,000 square feet from distributing plastic shopping bags at the point of sale. Plastic bags for wrapping produce and meat inside stores will be allowed. Shoppers can bring any type of bag to a store for their own use.