Lost Crates is a unique new care package subscription service that delivers curated goodie-boxes right to your door, and last week, we covered their fabulous new “Eco Crates” geared towards the eco-conscious amongst us (That’s you, right?). If you’re thinking to yourself, “I want an eco care package subscription!”, you’re in luck, because Inhabitat is teaming up with Lost Crates to give away one year Eco Crate subscription filled with beautiful green design items (worth $450)! The lucky winner will receive a new goodie box every month, for 12 months, full of carefully curated eco design goods like reusable bento boxes, water bottles, natural lotions and even plants. Enjoy a subscription yourself or give one as a gift to your friend, significant other, sister or Mom (reminder: Mother’s day is coming up!). There’s something so exciting about receiving a mystery package in the mail because you never know what you’re gonna get, and that’s exactly what Lost Crates is offering up with this fabulous giveaway!

TO ENTER THIS GIVEAWAY:

1. SIGN UP FOR THE INHABITAT NEWSLETTER HERE > We’ll be announcing the winners in our weekly newsletter, so if you want to find out who won, you’ll need to receive it!

2. ‘LIKE’ INHABITAT ON FACEBOOK Just visit our facebook page and click on the “Like” button at the top. And while you’re at it, show Lost Crates some facebook love as well.

3. LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW telling us which friend, family member or loved one in your life you’d give an eco-crate subscription to and why. (You can include yourself – no shame in the game). If that’s the case, tell us why you deserve to win! The deadline for this fabulous giveaway is Tuesday, April 24th. We’ll pick the comment we like best and announce the winners in our April 26th newsletter, so make sure you’re signed up!

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No matter what your age, there’s something undeniably wonderful about getting a mystery care package in the mail – wouldn’t it be nice to give that fun feeling to your favorite family and friends every month? That’s the idea behind Lost Crates, a new service that scours the globe for unique design goodies, boxes them up and sends them right to your loved ones as gifts every month (though there’s no shame in ordering a subscription for yourself too!). It’s perfect for people who always mean to send care packages but just don’t have time to do all the work themselves, and Lost Crates‘ new Eco Crate is a clever way to coax your recipient into a more sustainable lifestyle by providing them with beautifully designed items - from reusable bento boxes to water bottles and natural lotions that also help nudge them towards saving water, reusing resources, and being more conscious of how things are made. We love this idea so much that we’ve partnered with Lost Crates to offer a special $10 off discount to Inhabitat readers on the Eco Crate package – just use the coupon code INHABITAT10.

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With Hanukkah currently taking place and Christmas eve just one night away, we’re officially down to the gift giving wire! If you haven’t had much time to chip away at your holiday list, or have simply been slacking off, don’t despair — there are still plenty of fun and meaningful last-minute gifts that you can give your friends and family this holiday. So breathe a sigh of relief – because we’ve rounded up all the best last minute green gift ideas from our Green Holiday Gift Guide. From DIY guides that teach you how to make a bath mat from recycled wine bottle corks, to gifts of time like offering to babysit your friends’ kids, to a stack of design books brimming with ideas to be used all year-round — we’ve got you covered. Best of all, many of these gifts don’t require dropping big bucks – in fact more than a few won’t even cost you a cent!

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If you’ve got a tech geek on your list this holiday season, but are having trouble figuring out what the latest and greatest gadgets are these days, then look no further because we’ve go you’ve covered! We’ve rounded up 10 awesome green gadget gifts for the eco-conscious tech enthusiast — all sure to impress with their cutting edge features and stylin’ good looks. From a sweet Liquid Wood lamp that combines form and function in one clever little package, to this super cool MegaPhone that turns an iPhone into a spectacular sound system, hit the jump for our favorite green gadget gifts!

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Have someone on your holiday gift list that’s gaga for gadgets? If so, we’ve got a whole lineup of eco electronics that will satisfy their techy cravings while helping them tread a little lighter on the Earth. From a super convenient solar phone charging case to handy rechargeable batteries and a sweet solar-powered robot, check out all of our high-tech green gadget gifts here!

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There’s no belonging more special than one that’s been loved by generations of your family before you. Having your grandmother’s set of china, your grandfather’s briefcase or your great aunt’s most beloved ring is not only meaningful to you but it helps to save resources. This holiday season instead of just looking for recycled materials or low emissions products, look for something that will last forever. It is much better to buy something that will never be thrown away than to buy an organic t-shirt that will only last a season. The best part is that heirloom gifts don’t always have to break the bank — though they can if you want them too — check out our heirloom gift guide to find affordable presents to last through many lifetimes.

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OUR GREEN GIFT GUIDE’S BACK AND IT’S BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER!

Is it that time of year already? If battling the crowds at your local mall doesn’t sound like what you want to be doing for the yule tide, make things easy on yourself by shopping for gifts online with Inhabitat’s fabulous green gift guide filled with the perfect ethical and eco-conscious presents for everyone on your list. We’ve scoured the interwebs for the most desirable green gifts, so you can sit back, relax and shop the eco-friendly way (from the comfort of your own computer) with the INHABITAT GREEN HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE!

Inhabitat’s green gift guide is overflowing with over 200 ideas for eco-conscious gifts and sustainable stocking stuffers that everyone on your list will love. From gifts on a budget to the newest green gadgets to hand-made gift ideas you can whip up yourself, we’ve got over 20 different categories of gift ideas for everyone on your list: mom and dad, babies, girls and boys, guys and gals, green thumbs, home owners and even pets to choose from! We have your whole list covered, so check out our full green guide here and get started on your holiday shopping!

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Mother’s Day is just a few days away – do you have something special ready for the most important lady in your life? If not, don’t panic. We’ve got a guide brimming with green gifts that are Mother Earth will appreciate just as much as your own mother will. Check out all of our eco friendly Mother’s Day gift picks right here.

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Valentine’s Day isn’t just about flowers and chocolates – it’s about jewelry as well! If you’ve been looking for a sustainable gift for this fine day of love, then look no further because we’ve rounded up 14 fabulous jewelry picks perfect for your wife, girlfriend, mother, daughter or whomever you consider to the the loveliest lady in your life! From sweetheart charms fashioned from upcycled LEGO pieces, to a shiny set of stackable recycled silver rings, jump ahead for all of our favorite picks – many of which won’t break the bank!

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Christmas is only 3 days away – do you know where your presents are? If not, you might be scrambling to either A. get green gifts online (though they probably won’t arrive before the big day) or B. brave the mass pandemonium at your local mall (don’t forget to wear your riot gear). But wait! We have some smart ideas for last minute gifts from presents you can make yourself to some that only take a little time to whip up, that are eco-friendly, affordable and won’t betray your procrastination – and you can even put them together as late as on Christmas Eve.

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Don’t stress out if you missed the opportunity to have one of the fabulous gifts from our green guides shipped in time for the holidays. There are plenty of thoughtful last-minute green gifts for everyone on your list! So whether you haven’t been able find that special something for your sister, in-laws, co-worker, or even your best friends, we have the perfect ideas that are earth friendly and easy to put together yourself with just a little time.

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Last chance to get your online shopping done – we can help!

Still searching for the perfect green gifts for the loved ones on your list? If you’re shopping online, this is your last weekend to get your orders in in time for the holidays. Luckily for you, our entire editorial team scoured the interwebs for the most awesome, unique green gifts so you can skip the mall, sit back, relax, and shop from the comfort of your own computer with our 2010 Green Holiday Gift Guide!

Our Inhabitat green gift guide is overflowing with sustainably-made gifts and stocking stuffers that everyone on your list will love. From green gifts on a budget to the hottest green gadgets to homemade gift ideas you can whip up yourself, we’ve got over 20 different categories for mom and dad, boys and girls, new parents, him and her, tots, green thumbs, the home and even pets to choose from.

And if you’ve over shopping or have simply missed your deadline for online order – don’t fear! We’ve got lots of great DIY tutorials for handmade gifts, as well as last-minute gift suggestions that involve spending time with your loved one (cooking, scavenger hunts, babysitting) rather than purchasing products for them.

Check out our last minute Gifts of Time and Make Your Own Gifts guides here.

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Thanksgiving is coming up quick in less than a week, which means that time is ticking away before Black Friday hits and the insanity of the holiday shopping season kicks into full gear. But you can skip all of the hassle and heartache of hitting the malls by getting all of your sustainable shopping done early with our Green Holiday Gift Guide! It’s filled with stocking stuffers and eco-friendly gifts for mom and dad, boys and girls, new parents, him and her, tots, green thumbs, the home and even pets. Plus, don’t forget to check out our green gifts on a budget, the hottest green gadget gifts and homemade gift ideas you can whip up yourself.

So don’t wait a minute longer – check out the guide today and get the hardest part of the holidays over and done with!

INHABITAT 2010 GREEN HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE >

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Looking for an awesome eco-friendly gift for that gadget junkie in your life? Then look no further because we’ve got the lowdown on the best green gadgets sure to impress even the most discerning tech guru. From energy-efficient appliances to solar gizmos that generate power for the on the go, jump ahead for our top ten green gadget gifts for 2010!

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The holidays are a perfect opportunity to change your favorite gadget geek’s energy usage habits using something that no one can resist – presents! To your giftee, it will look like you’ve gone out of your way to research the coolest new electronics, but the hidden bonus is that all of them are hooked up with the latest green technology. From energy-efficient appliances to solar gizmos that generate portable power on the go, read on for our top ten green gadget gifts for 2010!

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Looking for a green gift that will really blow the recipient away? These Kabloom Seedboms are just the thing. Made up of an explosive mix of organic compost and flower seeds packed in a recycled paper shell, these “grenades” do more growing than blowing up. All you have to do is chuck one into any soil-filled patch of land, and then check back over the next few weeks as it fills with fragrant flora.

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Young dads of today are a different species from the cigar-chomping, necktie-wearing dads of the previous generation, so this Father’s Day, why not get the special dad in your life something that reflects the stylish, thoughtful, eco-minded guy that he is. Inhabitots has just published their Green Father’s Day Gift Guide and it is chock full of great ideas for gifts for hip, green, modern dads. Written by Inhabitots resident Brooklyn dad Desmond Williams (is this your personal ‘want list’, Desmond?), this gift guide hits the spot for eco hipster dads everywhere. From recycled necktie wallets, to wooden hard drives, radios and iPad cases, to vegan shoes, these gift ideas are sure to please even the most picky, hard-to-shop-for dads in your life.

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