“Like How Does She Think of Such?”: Woman’s Mom Transforms Ferrero Rocher Container Into Egg Storage

• A content creator on TikTok shared a video of her mom's genius idea of repurposing a Ferrero Rocher chocolate container to store eggs in their fridge
• The innovative storage solution shows how South Africans are finding creative ways to reuse plastic containers amid growing concerns over plastic pollution
• Social media users flooded the comments section with laughter and praise, with many relating to how their parents also repurpose containers

Content creator @uniquely_katy, known for sharing dance videos and fun family content, recently had Mzansi in stitches after discovering her mom's unconventional storage method.

The TikToker filmed herself laughing while showing viewers how her mother repurposed a bulk Ferrero Rocher chocolate container, typically holding over 40 chocolates, into a practical egg storage solution in their fridge.

Watch the video below.

South Africa's plastic problem

This creative reuse comes as South Africa continues to battle plastic pollution, with many stores still using plastic bags at checkout counters.

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While governments worldwide push for reduced plastic usage, many South African households have long practised creatively reusing containers, from ice cream tubs storing leftovers to coffee tins housing sewing supplies.

Mzansi can't stop laughing

The online community flooded the comments section with amusement and praise:

@SetjhabaKhambule had everyone laughing with:

"Ferrero Eggocher 😭😭😭"

@bee_🐝 joked:

"Ferrero Rocher taking notes rn 😂"

@Zuki related:

"😭😭😭yaz abazali my mom took all my plastics from Shein to put meat in."

@KatMbatha wondered:

"Do you guys think we also gonna be like this when we reach their age 😭"

@TashLombard compared:

"The 2025 upgrade of the biscuit tin filled with sewing products 🤣"

@YayaSimz praised:

"That's actually very smart 🤣🤣🤣"

@CherryeShap applauded:

"Lol 😁 A creative queen. Environmentalist yethu 😂😂"

3 Other creative upcycling stories

• A resourceful woman in Johannesburg caught TikTok's attention with her innovative approach to sustainability, transforming empty Ice Tropez bottles into elegant drinking glasses.
• In an impressive display of creative thinking, a Western Cape resident revolutionized her home decor by converting Douwe Egberts coffee jar lids into stylish candle holders.
• Cape Town residents sparked both admiration and debate after converting a regular kitchen stove into a fully functional braai. The innovative project showcased South African ingenuity.

Source: Briefly News