Sometimes, people leave items laying around for new characters to take, to help them on their way. And sometimes those characters are unaware of this fact and may seek to return said items.
So what I suggest is a permanent box be set up for donation type items that are meant for new folk. A "Take what you need" sort of thing, one in Waterdeep and one in the Keep. A way for small, non-magical items or potions to be donated to the cause of helping newer players that doesn't leave a bunch of packs and crates scattered around in the gardens.
Of course, if the game crashes these items may get wiped out, such is a risk of leaving them in the box. But in the end, it could help still. Anyways, my suggestion of the day.