Some people don't think about somebody else using stuff. Some don't want to hassle with taking it to the donation spot. Some people just don't care, and some people put stuff out hoping somebody will take it away! LoL, although obviously putting it in the rain was a poor choice. These people most likely belonged to the people that didn't care (although I can't say that for sure.)

My family and I always donate all of our clothes, toys, furniture, etc. if it's in good enough shape to be used by another. I go to Goodwill or thrift stores a lot of times before I go elsewhere (although not for everything, I have my limits) I do it because I want other people to benefit and because if I was in need I would want to have access to things too. Sometimes a little wear doesn't make a bit of difference.

My family is also organic and we are (trying) to grow our own vegetables.

I agree, we should do our part. Even if you don't look at it like earth is on loan to us, we have to live here. Why purposefully abuse and/or destroy our own living environment?

I think that is great you are going to grow your own food. I keep trying to grow my house plant but, I keep killing it. I think it is just going to take awhile to grow a green thumb.

If everyone did there part this earth and world would be a lot better. But, keep trying anyway, those naysayers have got to open their eyes and ears one day!!