Collapsible container system and method of use

A container system comprising:

• a container formed from a plurality of interlocking members, each interlocking member comprising a lower portion and an upper portion separated by a first bend of an angle between 45 degrees and 90 degrees;
• said plurality of interlocking members configured to be transformed from a first, collapsed orientation wherein said plurality of interlocking members form a stack of interlocking members, to a second, deployed orientation wherein said plurality of interlocking members fan out to form a container having an interior space defined by a container wall formed by the upper portions of said plurality of interlocking members and a container base formed by the lower portions of said plurality of interlocking members;
• each of said plurality of interlocking members comprising a leading edge and a prevailing edge, whereby each respective said leading edge includes a locking tab;
• each of said plurality of interlocking members comprising a receiver slot in proximity to each respective said prevailing edge, whereby each said receiver slot is configured to receive a respective said locking tab from the respective neighboring interlocking member, such that when said plurality of interlocking members is transformed into said second, deployed orientation, each respective locking tab is inserted into the neighboring respective receiver slot, thereby securing said plurality of interlocking members into said deployed orientation;
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• a pan comprising a base and a number of sides equaling the number of said plurality of interlocking members, said pan configured to be placed within said container base once said plurality of interlocking members is transformed into said second, deployed orientation.