The woman collecting empty chocolate tubs in Stockport for a very unusual reason

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Over the years, people have become more and more economical when it comes to producing less waste at Christmas time. With many opting for recycled wrapping paper and composting any leftover food that hasn’t been demolished on Boxing Day, there are plenty of easy ways to reduce waste during the festive period.

Whether you’re a fan of Celebrations, Heroes, or classic Quality Streets, thousands of families across the UK accumulate dozens of chocolate tubs over Christmas, leaving them scratching their heads wondering how to dispose of them.

In my house, you’ll find the tubs have either been reused as a sewing kit or have become a nifty storage container for the tree decorations - but one woman has perhaps come up with the most creative way to transform the chocolate tubs. READ MORE: New Look’s ‘stylish and warm’ winter wardrobe essential now slashed to more than half price in post-Christmas sale READ MORE: 'I was bullied in high school because of my cerebral palsy - but I won't let it stop me' Combining her love for fashion and crafting, Lara Luczynski, who has been living in Stockport for 10 years, has found a way to turn the plastic tubs into a unique handbag.

The 34-year-old, who works as a web developer by day, has shared her creation on TikTok in a video that has amassed more than 160k views. “I’ve always had a creative streak and just love to make things.