In this photo taken Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, a customer looks at a recycled newspapers made shoes at Taiwanese fashion designer Colin Lin's counter. Lin's environmentally friendly footwear company produces shoes and tote bags for green-minded consumers around the world. AP Photo logo AP Photo 27 months ago

In this photo taken Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, a customer looks at a recycled newspapers made shoes at Taiwanese fashion designer Colin Lin's counter. Lin's environmentally friendly footwear company produces shoes and tote bags for green-minded consumers around the world.

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