Patent Publication Number: US-2011049227-A1

Title: Blank for forming a carton and a method of recycling hollow cores back into the carton

Description:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     This invention relates to a blank capable of forming a carton having a pair of dispensing openings therein and a method of recycling hollow cores back into the carton. More particularly, this invention relates to a paperboard carton capable of housing a plurality of roll products, such as rolls of paper towels, rolls of toilet paper, rolls of dry wipes, etc. which are wound onto a hollow core formed from cellulose fibers, and recycling the hollow cores back into the carton. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Today, many consumers desire to purchase products that utilize recycled materials and additionally can be recycled so as to benefit the environment. Paper products, especially paper towel and toilet paper are manufactured from cellulose fibers that have been recovered and recycled and this is considered a superior and much more sustainable approach to disposable paper product manufacturing. However, up until now, it has been difficult to recycle the materials used to package and dispense these disposable paper products. Most paper towels and toilet paper is wound onto a hollow, paper or cardboard core during manufacture for easy dispensing. These products are typically referred to as roll products and have a generally cylindrical shape and contain multiple sheets of paper towels or toilet paper. A plurality of these roll products is then typically wrapped in plastic in multiples of 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 rolls and then packed into corrugated fiberboard cartons for easy shipment to a retailer for ultimate sale to consumers. 
     It has been found that the plastic wrap or sheeting used to form the commonly used wrappers cannot be easily collected and recycled. Therefore, this plastic wrap is often discarded and eventually the plastic wrap is landfilled where it is slow to break down. Even in communities where consumers take the extra time to collect and recycle the plastic film, it is difficult for some recyclers to know the specific plastic from which the wrap was produced and therefore it may still be difficult to properly segregated and successfully recycled the plastic wrap. In addition, consumers who wish to recycle the plastic wrap and the empty paper cores must first separate the paper or cellulosic based hollow cores from the plastic wrap during the recycling process. For this reason, many consumers who desire green (recyclable/sustainable) products wish to purchase paper towels and toilet paper in paper-based (paperboard) packaging/cartons. Some existing paperboard cartons only contain a single dispensing opening that is accessed via a removable “tear off” panel through which the roll products can be removed. Existing paperboard cartons for use with other kinds of cylindrical shaped products only contain a single dispensing opening through which roll products could be removed. Since the cartons tend to have a rectangular cube shape, it is advantageous to construct the carton to have two dispensing openings formed therein to allow the consumer to vary the orientation of the carton as it is being stored on a shelf or in a closet while still being able to remove the roll products one at a time, as needed. One drawback with the existing paperboard cartons is that, up until now, there was no easy way to recycle the empty hollow cores and/or the removable panel covering the dispensing opening back into the carton once the sheets of paper towels or sheets of toilet paper were removed from the hollow cores. Many consumers were forced to discard the empty hollow cores and the removable cover panels in their garbage receptacles. By providing an easy to use recycling alternative, the consumer will now be able to dispose of the empty hollow cores and the removable cover panels and recycle them along with the original paperboard carton. No further segregation of materials is required. 
     Now a blank capable of forming a paperboard carton having a pair of dispensing openings formed therein has been invented which further includes a pair of openings through which hollow cores, which have had the cellulosic product removed there from and the removable panel(s), can be inserted back into the original carton and be recycled. In addition, a method of recycling the hollow cores and removable panels back into the carton is also disclosed. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     Briefly, this invention relates to a blank for forming a carton having a pair of dispensing openings. The blank includes an adhesive tab and a back panel located adjacent to the adhesive tab. The back panel has a top and a bottom. The blank also has a first vertical fold line positioned between the adhesive tab and the back panel. The blank further has a top panel located adjacent to the back panel. The top panel has a top and a bottom. The blank also has a second vertical fold line positioned between the back panel and the top panel. The blank further has a front panel located adjacent to the top panel. The front panel has a top and a bottom. The blank also has a third vertical fold line positioned between the top panel and the front panel. The blank further has a bottom panel located adjacent to the front panel. The bottom panel has a top and a bottom. The blank also has a fourth vertical fold line positioned between the front panel and the bottom panel. The blank also has a back panel top flap located adjacent to the top of the back panel, a back panel bottom flap located adjacent to the bottom of the back panel, a top panel top flap located adjacent to the top of the top panel, a top panel bottom flap located adjacent to the bottom of the top panel, a front panel top flap located adjacent to the top of the front panel, a front panel bottom flap located adjacent to the bottom of the front panel, a bottom panel top flap located adjacent to the top of the bottom panel, and a bottom panel bottom flap located adjacent to the bottom of the bottom panel. 
     The blank further has a first horizontal fold line disposed between the back panel and the back panel top flap, between the top panel and the top panel top flap, between the front panel and the front panel top flap, and between the bottom panel and the bottom panel top flap. The blank further has a second horizontal fold line disposed between the back panel and the back panel bottom flap, between the top panel and the top panel bottom flap, between the front panel and the front panel bottom flap, and between the bottom panel and the bottom panel bottom flap. The blank still further includes a first tear panel formed in the front panel and having a pair of portions which extends partially into the top panel and the bottom panel, and when the first tear panel is removed a first opening is formed into the carton formed from the blank. The blank still further includes a pair of second tear panels, one of the pair of second tear panels formed in the top panel top flap and having a portion which partially extends into the top panel and the other of the pair of second tear panels formed in the bottom panel top flap and having a portion which partially extends into the bottom panel, and when the pair of second perforations is removed a second opening is formed into the carton formed from the blank. 
     This invention also relates to a carton formed from cellulose fibers and having a pair of dispensing openings formed therein. The carton is capable of housing a plurality of generally cylindrically shaped products formed from cellulose fibers. Each of the products is wound upon a hollow core formed from cellulose fibers and having a common diameter. The carton includes a top panel, a bottom panel aligned opposite to the top panel, a pair of end walls each being located between the top and bottom panels, and a front panel and a back panel each being located between the top panel and the bottom panel and adjacent to each of the pair of end walls. The carton also has a first tear panel formed in the front panel and having portions that extend into each of the top and bottom panels. The first tear panel defines a first opening when removed which provides access to at least one of the roll products housed within the carton. The carton further has a second tear panel formed in one of the pair of end walls and having portions that extend into each of the top and bottom panels. The second tear panel defines a second opening when removed which provides access to at least one of the roll products housed within the carton. The carton still further includes a pair of third tear panels formed in the top panel. The pair of third tear panels defines a pair of third openings when removed which allows the hollow cores to be inserted back into the carton through one of the third openings so that they can be recycled with the carton once one of the roll products has been removed from the carton. 
     Still further, this invention relates to a method of recycling hollow cores formed from cellulose fibers which are housed in a carton formed from cellulose fibers. Each of the hollow cores has a roll product formed from cellulose fibers wound upon it. The method includes the steps of inserting a plurality of the roll products into the carton and sealing the carton. The carton has a top panel, a bottom panel aligned opposite to the top panel, a pair of end walls each being located between the top panel and the bottom panel, a front panel and a back panel each being located between the top panel and the bottom panel and adjacent to each of the pair of end walls. The carton also has a first tear panel formed in the front panel and having portions that extend into each of the top and bottom panels. The first tear panel defines a first opening when removed which provides access to at least one of the roll products housed within the carton. The carton further has a second tear panel formed in one of the pair of end walls and having portions that extend into each of the top and bottom panels. The second tear panel defines a second opening when removed which provides access to at least one of the roll products housed within the carton. The carton still further has a pair of third tear panels formed in the top panel. The pair of third tear panels defines a pair of third openings when removed which allow the hollow cores to be inserted back into the carton through one of the pair of third tear panels once one of the roll products has been removed from the carton. The method also includes removing at least one of the third tear panels. The method further includes removing the roll product from the hollow core and then inserting the hollow core back into the carton through one of the pair of third openings. 
     The general object of this invention is to provide a blank capable of forming a carton having a pair of dispensing openings and a method of recycling hollow cores and tear panels back into the original carton. A more specific object of this invention is to provide a paperboard carton capable of housing a plurality of roll products, such as rolls of paper towels or rolls of toilet paper, which are wound onto a hollow core formed from cellulose fibers, and recycling the hollow cores back into the original carton. 
     Another object of this invention is to provide a carton having a first tear panel formed in the front panel and a second tear panel formed in one of the pair of end walls which allows roll products housed in the carton to be dispensed at two different locations. 
     Another object of this invention is to provide tear panel opening of a size and shape that will allow the consumer very easy access to the open core ends of the roll products for fast, sure dispensing without damage to the paper towel or bath tissue. 
     Another object of this invention is to provide a fifth tear panel that can be used to view the interior of the paperboard carton to easily determine the number of un-used paper rolls still remaining in the carton. 
     A further object of this invention is to provide a paperboard carton capable of housing a plurality of generally cylindrically shaped roll products each wound onto a hollow core formed from paper or cardboard, and providing an opening through which the hollow cores can be inserted back into the original carton so that both can be recycled together. 
     Still another object of this invention is to provide a method for recycling hollow cores formed from cellulose fibers which are housed in a carton formed from cellulose fibers. 
     Still further, an object of this invention is to provide a method for inserting an empty hollow core back into the original carton once the first roll product is removed from the carton. 
     Still further, an object of this invention is to provide a method for recycling the carton having at least one empty hollow core positioned therein. 
     Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the following description and the accompanying drawings. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a top view of a blank formed from cellulosic fibers into a paper, paperboard or cardboard blank that can be configured into a carton. 
         FIG. 2  is a top view of the blank shown in  FIG. 1  after the four bottom flaps have been folded inward and the blank has been folded along the transverse central axis Y-Y. 
         FIG. 3  is a perspective view of a carton formed from the blank shown in  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 4  is a perspective view of a carton formed from the blank shown in  FIG. 1  and having the first tear panel removed to reveal a couple of the roll products housed in the carton. 
         FIG. 5  is a top view of a portion of the top panel showing the semi-circular perforation line. 
         FIG. 6  is a top view of a portion of the front panel showing a perforation line having an alternative arrangement of cuts and land areas. 
         FIG. 7  is a partial cut away perspective view of an empty carton showing the second tear panel removed to form a second opening in the carton, and showing a pair of third tear panels formed in the top panel and a pair of fourth tear panels formed in the bottom panel with each of the third tear panels being coaxially aligned with one of the fourth tear panels. 
         FIG. 8  is a perspective view of a hollow core formed from cellulosic fibers. 
         FIG. 9  is a perspective view of the carton formed from the blank shown in  FIG. 1  and having the pair of second tear panels removed to reveal a couple of the roll products housed in the carton. 
         FIG. 10  is a partial perspective of an alternative embodiment showing the second dispensing opening having an edge flush with the back panel of the carton and showing the portions of the pair of second tear panels that extends into the front and bottom panels form an offset arcuate configuration. 
         FIG. 11  is a partial perspective of still another alternative embodiment showing the second dispensing opening having a pair of detents positioned along the lower edge of the second dispensing opening and showing the portions of the pair of second tear panels that extends into the front and bottom panels form an angular configuration. 
         FIG. 12  is a partial perspective of still another embodiment showing the second dispensing opening having an edge flush with the back panel of the carton and having a pair of corner detents. 
         FIG. 13  is a flow diagram of a method of recycling empty hollow cores back into the carton. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1-4 , a blank  10  is shown in  FIG. 1  along with a carton  12  which can be constructed from the blank  10 , see  FIGS. 3 and 4 . The blank  10  can be formed from any cellulosic material. One or more different cellulosic fibers can be used to construct the cellulosic material. The cellulosic material can be paper, paperboard, cardboard or the like which is constructed from a plurality of cellulosic fibers. Desirably, the blank  10  is formed from paperboard. The material forming the blank  10  can be easily recycled or composted. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1 and 2 , the blank  10  can be a generally rectangular or elongated member having a longitudinal central axis X-X and a transverse central axis Y-Y. The thickness of the blank  10 , measured perpendicular to the X-X and Y-Y axes, can vary. The blank  10  can consist of one or more layers secured together. When two or more layers are present, each layer can have a similar or a different thickness. Desirably, when two or more layers are present, they are secured together such as by an adhesive. Alternatively, the two or more layers can be secured together by using heat, pressure, heat and pressure or by other mechanisms known to those skilled in the art. The one or more layers forming the blank  10  can be flat or planar layers or at least one of the layers can be corrugated or have some other configuration that adds thickness to the blank  10 . The blank  10  is relatively thin. The blank  10  can have a thickness of less than about 0.2 inches. Desirably, the blank  10  has a thickness of less than about 0.1 inches. More desirably, the blank  10  has a thickness of less than about 0.05 inches. Even more desirably, the blank  10  has a thickness of less than about 0.03 inches. 
     Once the blank  10  is formed to a predetermined shape, it can be easily configured, folded, constructed or transformed into a carton  12 . The blank  10  can contain one or more fold lines, score lines, crease lines, adhesive lines, etc. to facilitate folding and bending various portions and/or sealing or interlocking various portions together. The various portions of the blank  10  can be folded, bent over, doubled up, joined, taped, interlocked and/or be sealed or bonded together to form the carton  12 , see  FIGS. 3 and 4 . Desirably, the blank  10  is configured such that it can be folded at several locations upon itself and be sealed or bonded at least one location to form the carton  12 . Adhesive or glue is normally used to seal the carton  12 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 3 and 4 , the carton  12  formed from the blank  10  has a longitudinal central axis X-X, a transverse central axis Y-Y, and a vertical central axis Z-Z. The carton  12  can vary in size and shape. Desirably, the carton  12  is a rectangular cube having six sides with at least two of the sides having a rectangular face. Alternatively, the carton  12  can be a cube having six congruent square faces. Still another alternative is to form a carton having more than six faces, such as a hexagon shape, along with a top and a bottom. The overall size of the carton  12  can vary. 
     The carton  12  can be sized to house or retain a plurality of roll products  13 . The roll products  13  are generally cylindrically shaped products formed from cellulosic fibers. The roll products  13  can be formed with eco-friendly features. For example, the roll products  13  can be made from recycled cellulose fibers. The roll products  13  can be made hypoallergenic. The roll products  13  can be made with no added dyes or fragrances and can even be whitened without using chlorine. Such roll products  13  include but are not limited to: rolls of paper towel, rolls of toilet paper, rolls of napkins, rolls of paper work-towels, rolls of dry wipes, rolls of wipers, etc. The size and shape of the roll products  13  can vary. Each of the roll products  13  is compressible by at least 10 percent measured perpendicular to its longitudinal central axis X 1 -X 1 , see  FIG. 4 . Each of the roll products  13  may also exhibit a relatively high coefficient of friction. Normally, the carton  12  can house from between 2 to 120 similar roll products  13 . An even number or an odd number of roll products  13  can be housed or retained in the carton  12 . Desirably, an even number of similar roll products  13  are housed in the carton  12 . For rolls of paper towels or rolls of dry wipes, the carton  12  can be sized to house or retain  2 ,  3 ,  4 ,  5 ,  6 ,  7 ,  8 ,  9 ,  10 ,  11 ,  12 ,  13 ,  14 ,  15 ,  16 ,  17 ,  18 ,  19 ,  20 ,  21 ,  22 ,  23 ,  24 , etc. rolls of paper towels. For rolls of toilet paper, the carton  12  can be sized to house or retain  2 ,  3 ,  4 ,  5 ,  6 ,  7 ,  8 ,  9 ,  10 ,  11 ,  12 ,  13 ,  14 ,  15 ,  16 ,  17 ,  18 ,  19 ,  20 ,  21 ,  22 ,  23 ,  24 ,  25 ,  26 ,  27 ,  28 ,  29 ,  30 ,  31 ,  32 ,  33 ,  34 ,  35 ,  36 ,  37 ,  38 ,  39 ,  40  or more rolls of toilet tissue. 
     It should be understood that one could house different types of roll products  13  with the carton  12 , if desired. Desirably, each carton  12  will retain a plurality of like kind of roll products  13 . 
     Referring again to  FIG. 1 , the blank  10  will be described from left to right and from top to bottom. The blank  10  includes an adhesive tab  14 . The size and shape of the adhesive tab  14  can vary. The adhesive tab  14  can include a continuous area of adhesive or glue or multiple intermittent areas of adhesive or glue that will bond to an adjoining portion of the blank  10  once the blank  10  is folded into the carton. The blank  10  also includes a back panel  16  located adjacent to the adhesive tab  14 . The back panel  16  has a top  18  and a bottom  20 . The top and bottom,  18  and  20  respectively, are measured relative to the transverse central axis Y-Y. The blank  10  also has a first vertical fold line  22  positioned between the adhesive tab  14  and the back panel  16 . The first vertical fold line  22  extends parallel to the transverse central axis Y-Y. The first vertical fold line  22  can be a score, a crease, a groove, an indentation, a line of weakness, etc. that extends into a portion of the thickness of the blank  10 . Those skilled in the art are well aware of how to form the first vertical fold line  22  in the blank  10 . 
     The blank  10  further has a top panel  24  located adjacent to the back panel  16 . The top panel  24  has a top  26  and a bottom  28 . The blank  10  also has a second vertical fold line  30  positioned between the back panel  16  and the top panel  24 . The second vertical fold line  30  extends parallel to the transverse central axis Y-Y. The second vertical fold line  30  can be a score, a crease, a groove, an indentation a line of weakness, etc. that extends into a portion of the thickness of the blank  10 . Those skilled in the art are well aware of how to form the second vertical fold line  30  in the blank  10 . 
     The blank  10  further has a front panel  32  located adjacent to the top panel  24 . The front panel  32  has a top  34  and a bottom  36 . The blank  10  also has a third vertical fold line  38  positioned between the top panel  24  and the front panel  32 . The third vertical fold line  38  extends parallel to the transverse central axis Y-Y. The third vertical fold line  38  can be a score, a crease, a groove, an indentation, a line of weakness, etc. that extends into a portion of the thickness of the blank  10 . Those skilled in the art are well aware of how to form the third vertical fold line  38  in the blank  10 . 
     The blank  10  further has a bottom panel  40  located adjacent to the front panel  32 . The bottom panel  40  has a top  42  and a bottom  44 . The blank  10  also has a fourth vertical fold line  46  positioned between the front panel  32  and the bottom panel  40 . The fourth vertical fold line  46  extends parallel to the transverse central axis Y-Y. The fourth vertical fold line  46  can be a score, a crease, a groove, an indentation, a line of weakness, etc. that extends into a portion of the thickness of the blank  10 . Those skilled in the art are well aware of how to form the fourth vertical fold line  46  in the blank  10 . 
     Still referring to  FIG. 1 , the blank  10  also has a back panel top flap  48  located adjacent to the top  18  of the back panel  16 , a back panel bottom flap  50  located adjacent to the bottom  20  of the back panel  16 , a top panel top flap  52  located adjacent to the top  26  of the top panel  24 , a top panel bottom flap  54  located adjacent to the bottom  28  of the top panel  26 , a front panel top flap  56  located adjacent to the top  34  of the front panel  32 , a front panel bottom flap  58  located adjacent to the bottom  36  of the front panel  32 , a bottom panel top flap  60  located adjacent to the top  42  of the bottom panel  40 , and a bottom panel bottom flap  62  located adjacent to the bottom  44  of the bottom panel  40 . 
     The back panel top flap  48  has a height h 1  and the front panel top flap  56  has a height h 3 . The height h 1  of the back panel top flap  48  is approximately equal to the height h 3  of the front panel top flap  56 . Desirably, the height h 1  of the back panel top flap  48  is equal to the height h 3  of the front panel top flap  56 . The top panel top flap  52  has a height h 2  and the bottom panel top flap  60  has a height h 4 . The height h 2  of the top panel top flap  52  is approximately equal to the height h 4  of the bottom panel top flap  60 . Desirably, the height h 2  of the top panel top flap  52  is equal to the height h 4  of the bottom panel top flap  60 . In addition, the height h 2  of the top panel top flap  52  as well as the height h 4  of the bottom panel top flap  60  are each greater than the height h 1  of each of the back panel top flap  48  and the height h 3  of the front panel top flap  56 . The exact dimension of the heights h 1 , h 2 , h 3  and h 4  will vary depending upon the size of the carton  12 . 
     Each of the back panel  16 , the top panel  24 , the front panel  32  and the bottom panel  40  has a width, w 1 , w 2 , w 3  and w 4  respectively. The width w 1  of the back panel  16  is approximately equal to the width w 3  of the front panel  32 . Desirably, the width w 1  of the back panel  16  is equal to the width w 3  of the front panel  32 . The width w 2  of the top panel  24  is approximately equal to the width w 4  of the bottom panel  40 . Desirably, the width w 2  of the top panel  24  is equal to the width w 4  of the bottom panel  40 . In addition, the width w 1  of the back panel  16  is greater than the width w 2  of the top panel  24 , and the width w 3  of the front panel  32  is greater than the width w 4  of the bottom panel  40 . 
     Still referring to  FIG. 1 , the back panel bottom flap  50  and the front panel bottom flap  58  are identical in size and configuration. The top panel bottom flap  54  and the bottom panel bottom flap  62  are identical in size and configuration. However, the back panel bottom flap  50  can be of a different size and configuration from the front panel bottom flap  54 , if desired. In addition, each of the back panel bottom flap  50  and the front panel bottom flap  58  is larger in size than either of the top panel bottom flap  54  or the bottom panel bottom flap  62 . Alternatively, the back panel bottom flap  50  and the front panel bottom flap  58  can be smaller or of equal size to the top panel bottom flap  54  or to the bottom panel bottom flap  62 . 
     The blank  10  further has a first horizontal fold line  64  disposed between the back panel  16  and the back panel top flap  48 , between the top panel  24  and the top panel top flap  52 , between the front panel  32  and the front panel top flap  56 , and between the bottom panel  40  and the bottom panel top flap  60 . The blank  10  further has a second horizontal fold line  66  disposed between the back panel  16  and the back panel bottom flap  50 , between the top panel  24  and the top panel bottom flap  54 , between the front panel  32  and the front panel bottom flap  58 , and between the bottom panel  40  and the bottom panel bottom flap  62 . The first horizontal fold line  64  is aligned essentially parallel to the second horizontal fold line  66  and both the first and second horizontal fold line,  64  and  66  respectively, are aligned parallel to the longitudinal central axis X-X. 
     It should be understood that the blank  10  can be configured and constructed so as to form a hollow sleeve with an auto forming end or have two oppositely aligned manual or machine formable ends. 
     Still referring to  FIG. 1 , the back panel bottom flap  50  can optionally contain a first perforated line  51  formed along the second horizontal fold line  66  and a second perforated line  53  formed at an acute angle to the first perforated line  51 . The second perforated line  53  intersects the second vertical fold line  30 . The top panel bottom flap  54  can optionally contains a perforated line  55  formed along the second horizontal fold line  66 . The top panel bottom flap  54  also has a spot of an adhesive or glue  57  secured thereto. The front panel bottom flap  58  can optionally contains a first perforated line  59  formed along the second horizontal fold line  66  and a second perforated line  61  formed at an acute angle to the first perforated line  59 . The second perforated line  61  intersects the fourth vertical fold line  46 . Lastly, the bottom panel bottom flap  62  can optionally contains a perforated line  63  formed along the second horizontal fold line  66 . The bottom panel bottom flap  62  also has a spot of an adhesive or glue  65  secured thereto. When the perforation lines  51 ,  53 ,  55 ,  59 ,  61  and  63  are present, they cooperate with the second horizontal fold line  66  and enable the four bottom flaps  50 ,  54 ,  58  and  62  to be automatically formed into a wall of the carton  12 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1 and 2 , the blank  10  shown in  FIG. 1  can be folded along the Y-Y axis to form a flat folded carton  12 , see  FIG. 2 . The flat folded carton  12  can be shipped from the manufacturer of the blank  10  to the customer who will fill the carton  12  with roll products  13 . In the arrangement illustrated in  FIG. 2 , the adhesive tab  14  is already secured to the inside of the bottom panel  40  to form a flat hollow sleeve. The four bottom flaps  50 ,  54 ,  58  and  62  (not visible in  FIG. 2 ) are folded into the flat hollow sleeve. As the hollow sleeve is manipulated into a four sided carton  12 , the four bottom flaps  50 ,  54 ,  58  and  62  will move outward and interlock with one another to automatically form one end wall of the carton  12 . This is referred to as a “self-forming end” or an “auto forming end”. This action saves time and leaves one open end into the carton  12 . As the four bottom flaps  50 ,  54 ,  58  and  62  move outward to form an end wall, the adhesive spot  57  contacts the back panel bottom flap  50  and forms a secure attachment thereto. Simultaneously, the adhesive spot  65  contacts the front panel bottom flap  58  and forms a secure attachment thereto. 
     Returning to  FIG. 1 , the blank  10  further includes a first tear panel  68  formed in the front panel  32 . The first tear panel  68  has a central portion  70  and a pair of end portions  72  and  74  which extends partially into the top panel  24  and the bottom panel  40 , respectively. The size and shape of the first tear panel  68  can vary. Desirably, the first tear panel  68  can be of any geometrical shape. As depicted in  FIG. 1 , the first tear panel  68  has a rectangular central portion  70  sandwiched between the two end portions  72  and  74 . The two end portions  72  and  74  are depicted as semi-circular in configuration although almost any geometrical configuration can be utilized. The rectangular central portion  70  is aligned along the longitudinal central axis X-X and the two end portions  72  and  74  are positioned at an end thereof. 
     It should be understood that one or more finger holes  75  can be optionally formed in the first tear panel  68 . Each finger hole  75  can vary in size, shape and location. For example, in  FIG. 1 , two finger holes  75 ,  75  are depicted being formed in opposite ends of the first tear panel  68  approximate the vertical fold lines  38  and  46 . Each finger hole  75  can be a closed outer portion of the carton  12  that is at least partially surrounded by perforations. As one pokes an index finger into the outer portion, the perforations break and a hole or opening is formed into the first tear panel  68 . The index finger can then be used to tear or separate the first tear panel  68  from the carton  12 . 
     Referring now to  FIGS. 1 ,  5  and  6 , the first tear panel  68  has a first perforation segment  76 , a second perforation segment  78 , a third perforation segment  80  and a fourth perforation segment  82 . The four segments  76 ,  78 ,  80  and  82  combine to form a continuous line of perforations. Each of the perforation segments  76 ,  78 ,  80  and  82  can consist of a plurality of cuts  84  each separated by a land area  86 . The length of the cuts  84  and the size of the land areas  86  can vary in dimension and thickness. Likewise, the cuts  84  and the land areas  86  can vary in geometrical shape. In  FIG. 5 , a portion of the top panel  24  is shown with the cuts  84  and the land areas  86  depicted as being arranged in a semi-circle. The cuts  84  have a length which range from about 3 to about 4 times the length of the land areas  86 . However, the cuts  84  can have a smaller length, an equal length or a greater length than the land areas  86 . 
     In  FIG. 6 , a portion of the front panel  32  is shown wherein the perforation segment  80  is formed by a pair of linear cuts  88  and  90 . The cuts  88  and  90  can be aligned at an acute angle to one another. The cuts  88  and  90  can also contact one another or be spaced apart from one another. Each of the pair of cuts  88  and  90  is separated by a land area  92 . As mentioned with regard to  FIG. 5 , the length, thickness and shape of the cuts  88  and  90  and the land areas  92  can vary. 
     Referring again to  FIGS. 2 and 3 , by tearing or breaking the perforation segments  76 ,  78 ,  80  and  82 , the first tear panel  68  can be completely removed from the carton  12 . When the first tear panel  68  is removed, a first dispensing opening  94  is formed in the carton  12  which is of sufficient size and shape to permit the roll products  13  housed in the carton  12  to be dispended one at a time. The lower or bottom row of the roll products  13  is dispensed through the first dispensing opening  94 . The size and shape of the first dispensing opening  94  prevents the roll products  13  situated in the adjacent upper row from being dispensed. For example, if the carton  12  contains six roll products  13  arranged with a bottom row, a middle row and an upper row, with two roll products  13  in each row, only a roll product  13  situated in the bottom roll can be dispensed from the carton  12 . When this roll product  13  is removed from the carton  12 , the roll product  13  located immediately above it will move downward and occupy the empty space left by the roll product  13  that was removed. This means that there will be only roll product  13  left in the upper row. 
     Referring again to  FIGS. 1-4  and  7 , the blank  10  further includes a pair of second tear panels  96  and  98 , see  FIG. 1 . The pair of second tear panels  96  and  98  is aligned parallel to the transverse central axis Y-Y of the blank  10 . One of the pair of second tear panels  96  and  98  is formed in the top panel top flap  52  and has an end portion  100  which partially extends into the top panel  24 . In  FIGS. 1-4 , the end portion  100  is shown having a semi-circular configuration although any geometrical shape can be used. The other of the pair of second tear panels  96  and  98  is formed in the bottom panel top flap  60  and has an end portion  102  which partially extends into the bottom panel  40 . In  FIG. 1 , the end portion  102  is also shown having a semi-circular configuration although any geometrical shape can be used. The size and shape of the pair of second tear panel  96  and  98  can vary. Desirably, the pair of second tear panels  96  and  98  can be of any geometrical shape. The pair of second tear panels  96  and  98  is designed to mesh or mate with one another, see  FIG. 4 . When the pair of second tear panels  96  and  98  is removed from the carton  12 , in a similar fashion as was described above with reference to the first tear panel  68 , they form a single, second rectangular opening  104  into the carton  12 , see  FIG. 7 . The pair of second tear panels  96  and  98  include one or more perforation segments as was described above with reference to the first tear panel  68 . The cuts and land areas used to form the perforation segments can be similar or different from those shown in  FIGS. 5 and 6 . Desirably, the perforation segments around the pair of second tear panels  96  and  98  are identical to those used around the first tear panel  68 . 
     As with the first tear panel  68 , one or more finger holes  105  can be optionally formed in each of the pair of second tear panels  96  and  98 . Each finger hole  105  can vary in size, shape and location. For example, in  FIG. 1 , a finger hole  105  is formed in each of the pair of second tear panels  96  and  98  approximate the horizontal fold line  64 . Each finger hole  105  can be a closed outer portion of the carton  12  that is at least partially surrounded by perforations. As one pokes an index finger into the outer portion, the perforations break and a hole or opening is formed into the second pair of tear panels  96  and  98 . The index finger can then be used to tear or separate the pair of second tear panels  96  and  98  from the carton  12 . 
     Referring again to  FIG. 1 , one will notice that the top panel top flap  52  has a pair of spaced apart notches  97 ,  97  formed therein. The pair of notches  97 ,  97  is located adjacent to the second tear panel  96 . The pair of notches  97 ,  97  allow adhesive positioned on the inside surface of the bottom panel top flap  60  to adhere to the outer surfaces of the back panel top flap  48  and the front panel top flap  56 . This structure will then allow the four top flaps  48 ,  52 ,  56  and  60  to be secured together. 
     It should be understood that after the carton  12  is filled with a predetermined number of roll products  13 , the four top flaps  48 ,  52 ,  56  and  60  are folded inward. First, the back panel top flap  48  and the front panel top flap  56  are simultaneously or sequentially folded inward. The top panel top flap  52  is then folded inward on top of the back panel top flap  48  and the front panel top flap  56 . Two spots of adhesive can be applied to the inside surface of the bottom panel top flap  60  which will be aligned with the pair of notches  97 ,  97 . Lastly, the bottom panel top flap  60  is folded over the top panel top flap  52 . All four top flaps  48 ,  52 ,  56  and  60  are secured together, such as by an adhesive. Desirably, the adhesive is a hot melt adhesive. Alternatively, the adhesive can be a cold melt adhesive or any other type of adhesive known to those skilled in the art. 
     As depicted in  FIGS. 1-4  and  7 , when the first tear panel  68  and the combination of the pair of second tear panels  96  and  98  are removed, two identical sized and shaped first and second dispensing openings,  94  and  104  respectively, are formed into the carton  12 . The first and second dispensing openings,  94  and  104  respectively, are sized and located so as to allow a single roll product  13  to be removed from the bottom row of the carton  12  at a given time. It should be understood that the carton  12  is designed to have only one of the first or second openings  94  or  104  being available at any time. 
     The first and second dispensing openings,  94  and  104  respectively, are aligned parallel to the longitudinal central axis X-X of the carton  12 . The first opening  94  will be in a different panel from the second opening  104 . Desirably, the first opening  94  will be located in a panel that is adjacent to or at 90 degrees the end wall containing the second opening  104  once the carton  12  is constructed. The first and second dispensing openings,  94  and  104  respectively, allow the carton  12  to be stored in two different orientations while still allowing the roll products  13  to be singularly dispended or removed from the carton  12 . Typically, only one of the first and second dispensing openings,  94  and  104  respectively, will be opened at a given time. However, both of the first and second dispensing openings,  94  and  104  respectively, could be opened at the same time, if desired. 
     Referring again to  FIG. 1 , the blank  10  further includes a pair of third tear panels  106  and  108  formed in the top panel  24 . Each of the pair of third tear panels  106  and  108  can be identical, similar or different in appearance. Each of the pair of third tear panels  106  and  108  can be formed to any desired geometrical configuration. In  FIG. 1 , each of the pair of third tear panels  106  and  108  is circular in configuration and of approximately equal size. Desirably, each of the pair of third tear panels  106  and  108  are of the same size and configuration. Each of the pair of third tear panels  106  and  108  contains a circumferential line of perforations  110 . The circumferential line of perforations  110  can be a continuous line or a non-continuous line. The circumferential line of perforations  110  can consist of a single line or a combination of two or more lines. The circumferential line of perforations  110  can be linear or non-linear in appearance. Desirably, the circumferential line of perforations  110  is continuous and contains a plurality of arcuate cuts  112  which cooperate to form a circular configuration. The circumferential line of perforations  110  includes a plurality of cuts  112  each separated by a land area  114 . The actual shape, length, thickness, etc. of the cuts  112  and the land areas  114  can vary as was explained above relative to the perforation segments  76 ,  78 ,  80  and  82 . Those skilled in the art will be aware of various ways to construct a circumferential line of perforations which can be formed in the blank  10 . 
     The circumferential line of perforations  110  extends essentially completely around each of the pair of third tear panels  106  and  108  to form a closed geometrical shape, e.g. a circle. The circumferential line of perforations  110  can later be completely punched out by the consumer so that all of the material circumscribed by the line of perforations  110  is removed. Alternatively, the circumferential line of perforations  110  does not have to be continuous and thus when the partially circumscribe area is punched out, a portion of the third tear panel  106  or  108  remains attached to the top panel  24 . The portion of the third tear panel  106  or  108  that was broken at the circumferential line of perforations  110  can be folded back out of the way, either into or out of the carton  12 . 
     Referring now to  FIGS. 7 and 8 , when at least one of the pair of third tear panels  106  and  108  is removed, a third opening  116 , see  FIG. 7 , is formed into the carton  12 . It should be understood that only one of the pair of third tear panels  106  and  108  needs to be removed in order to practice this invention. If desired, both of the pair of third tear panels  106  and  108  could be removed from the carton  12 . When at least one of the third openings  116  is formed, it allows a person to insert an empty hollow core  118 , see  FIG. 8 , back into the carton  12 . Once the roll product  13 , for example, a roll of paper towels or a roll of toilet paper, is used up, the empty hollow core  118  remains and must be recycled or discarded. The carton  12  provides an easy mechanism for allowing one or more of the empty hollow cores  118  to be inserted back into the paperboard carton  12 . By doing so, one can later recycle the carton  12  as well as one or more of the empty hollow cores  118 . Since the paperboard carton  12  and the hollow cores  118  are each formed from cellulosic fibers, they can be recycled in a similar fashion and at the same time. 
     In  FIG. 8 , the empty hollow core  118  is shown as an elongated cylindrical member having a round or circular cross-section. However, the empty hollow cores  118  can have any geometrical cross-sectional shape. Desirably, the cross-section of each of the empty hollow cores  118  is circular. As depicted, the empty hollow core  118  has an external or common diameter d, a thickness t and a length I. All three dimensions can vary. 
     For a typical roll of paper towel, the empty hollow core  118  can have an external or common diameter d that ranges from between about 1 to about 3 inches, desirably, from about 1.5 to about 2.5 inches, and more desirably, from between about 1.6 to about 2 inches. The empty hollow core  118  can have a thickness t that ranges from between about 0.01 to about 0.2 inches, desirably, from between about 0.02 to about 0.15 inches, and more desirably, from between about 0.05 to about 0.1 inches. The empty hollow core  118  can have a length l that ranges from between about 6 to 18 inches, desirably from between about 10 to 12 inches, and more desirably from between about 10.5 to about 11.5 inches. 
     For a typical roll of toilet paper, the empty hollow core  118  can have an external or common diameter d that ranges from between about 1 to about 3 inches, desirably, from about 1.5 to about 2.5 inches, and more desirably, from between about 1.6 to about 2 inches. The empty hollow core  118  can have a thickness t that ranges from between about 0.01 to about 0.2 inches, desirably, from between about 0.02 to about 0.15 inches, and more desirably, from between about 0.05 to about 0.1 inches. The empty hollow core  118  can have a length l that ranges from between about 3 to 6 inches, desirably from between about 3.5 to 5 inches, and more desirably from between about 3.75 to about 4.25 inches. 
     The external or common diameter d of each of the roll products  13  should be able to easily pass through either of the pair of third openings  116 . Because of this, each of the pair of third openings  116  should have an accommodating configuration, i.e. circular, and have a diameter which is at least equal to the diameter d of the hollow cores  118  contained in the carton  12 . Desirably, each of the third openings  116  should have a diameter which is greater than the diameter d of the empty hollow cores  118  which are designed to pass through it. More desirably, each of the third openings  116  is at least about 0.1 inches larger in diameter than the diameter d of the empty hollow cores  118  which are designed to pass through it. Even more desirably, each of the third openings  116  is at least about 0.2 inches larger in diameter than the diameter d of the empty hollow cores  118  which are designed to pass through it. It should be understood that the empty hollow cores  118  serve the function of allowing multiple sheets of the roll product  13  to be wound onto the empty hollow core  118  during manufacturing. During use of the roll product  13 , the hollow core  118  can be positioned on a circular shaft or like structure to facilitate rotary motion so that one or more sheets of the roll product  13  can be easy removed. Once the roll product  13  is used up, the empty hollow core  118  is removed from the circular shaft or like structure and recycled or discarded while another full roll of product  13  is positioned on the circular shaft or like structure for future use. Normally, the shaft used to support a roll of paper towels  13  is horizontally or vertically mounted in a kitchen or some other room of a house. For toilet paper, the shaft is usually horizontally mounted in a bathroom. 
     Referring again to  FIGS. 1 and 7 , the pair of third tear panels  106  and  108  is formed in the top panel  24 . Each of the pair of third tear panels  106  and  108  has a central axis X 2 -X 2  which is located within about 3 inches of one of the first and second horizontal fold lines,  64  and  66  respectively. In addition, the central axis X 2 -X 2  of each of the pair of third tear panels  106  and  108  is located within about 5 inches of one of the second and third vertical fold lines,  30  and  38  respectively. Furthermore, one of the pair of third tear panels  106  and  108  is located within about 2 inches of the end portion  72  of the first tear panel  68 , see  FIG. 1 , and the other of the pair of third tear panels  106  and  108  is located within about 2 inches of the end portion of the second tear panels  96 , see  FIG. 1 . In other words, the first  106  of the pair of third tear panels  106  and  108  is located adjacent to a first corner  120 , see  FIG. 7 , and the second  108  of the pair of third tear panels  106  and  108  is located adjacent to a second corner  122 , see  FIG. 7 . The corners  120  and  122  are located in the top panel  24  diagonally across from one another. This position is important because when the carton  12  is resting on one of its end panels and the first tear panel  68  is removed, the first roll product  13  can be removed from the carton  12 . Once the first roll product  106  is removed, the remaining rolls of product  13  housed in the carton  12  will move downward and/or forward toward the first opening  94 . This action will create a void area within the carton  12  located approximate the third tear panel  108  and will provide an empty space to accommodate the insertion of the empty hollow core  118 . The third tear panel  108  is designed to be opened when the first dispensing openings  68  is torn open and the other third tear panel  108  is utilized when the second dispensing opening  96  &amp;  98  is torn open. 
     It should be noted that the carton  12  can be tilted forward, if desired, so as to facilitate movement of the remaining roll products  13  within the carton  12  so that they move toward the first or second dispensing openings,  94  and  104  respectively. 
     Referring now to  FIGS. 1 ,  7  and  9 , the blank  10  can optionally contain a pair of fourth tear panels  124  and  126  formed in the bottom panel  40 . Each of the pair of fourth tear panels  124  and  126  has a central axis X 3 -X 3 , see  FIG. 7 . Each central axis X 3 -X 3  of the pair of fourth tear panels  124  and  126  can be coaxially aligned with one of the central axes X 2 -X 2 , X 2 -X 2  of the pair of third tear panels  106  and  108 , see  FIG. 7 . The central axis X 3 -X 3  of each of the pair of fourth tear panels  124  and  126  is located within about 3 inches of one of the first and second horizontal fold lines,  64  and  66  respectively. In addition, the central axis X 3 -X 3  of each of the pair of fourth tear panels  124  and  126  is located within about 5 inches of one of the first and fourth vertical fold lines,  22  and  46  respectively, when the carton  12  is constructed. Furthermore, one of the pair of fourth tear panels  124  and  126  is located within about 2 inches of the end portion  74  of the first tear panel  68 , and the other of the pair of fourth tear panels  124  and  126  is located within about 2 inches of the end portion of one of the pair of second tear panels  96  and  98 . In other words, the first of the pair of fourth tear panels  124  and  126  is located adjacent to a first corner  128  and the second of the pair of fourth tear panels  124  and  126  is located adjacent to a second corner  130 , see  FIG. 9 . The corners  128  and  130  are located in the bottom panel  40  across from one another. When at least one of the pair of fourth tear panels  124  and  126  is removed, a fourth opening  132 , see  FIG. 9 , is formed into the carton  12 . The fourth opening  132  allows the empty hollow cores  118  to be inserted back into the carton  12 . 
     Each of the fourth openings  132  has a diameter which is at least equal to the external or common diameter d of the empty hollow cores  118  which are designed to pass through it. Desirably, each of the fourth openings  132  should have a diameter which is greater than the diameter d of the empty hollow cores  118  which are designed to pass through it. More desirably, each of the fourth openings  132  should have a diameter which is at least about 0.1 inches larger in diameter than the diameter d of the empty hollow cores  118  which are designed to pass through it. Even more desirably, each of the fourth openings  132  should have a diameter which is at least about 0.2 inches larger in diameter than the diameter d of the empty hollow cores  118  which are designed to pass through it. 
     Still referring to  FIG. 9 , the location of the pair of fourth tear panels  124  and  126  is important because when the carton  12  is resting on its back panel  16  and the second tear panels  96  and  98  are removed, the second opening  104  is formed in the carton  12 . With the second opening  104  being present, the first roll product  13  can be removed from the carton  12 . Once the first roll product  13  is removed, the remaining rolls of product  13  housed in the carton  12  will move downward and/or forward toward the second opening  104 . This action will create a void area in the carton  12  approximate the fourth tear panel  126  and will provide an empty space to accommodate the insertion of the empty hollow core  118 . 
     It should be understood that when the first dispensing opening  68  is torn open, the fourth tear panel  124  can be used to insert empty hollow cores  118  back into the carton  12  once the first roll product  13  has been removed via the first dispensing opening  94 . 
     Referring again to  FIGS. 1-4 , the blank  10  further includes a handle tear panel  134  formed in the top panel  24 . The handle tear panel  134  can vary in size and shape. The handle tear panel  134  includes a perforated segment  136  and a non-perforated segment  138 . By depressing the perforated segment  136 , a portion of the handle tear panel  134  will move downward into the carton  12  and a handle opening  140  is formed, see  FIGS. 3 and 4 . The perforated segment  136  can be partially or completely folded under the non-perforated segment  138 . The handle opening  140  is designed to allow a consumer to insert one, two, three or four fingers through the opening  140  and carry the carton  12  in one hand. 
     Referring again to  FIGS. 1 and 7 , the blank  10  can optionally includes one or more weakened areas or lines  142  formed in the first tear panel  68  and/or in the pair of second tear panels  96  and  98 . The weakened areas or lines  142  can be aligned parallel to one another, as depicted, or be aligned at an angle to at least one other area or line. The weakened areas or lines  142  can vary in size, shape, thickness, length, etc. Furthermore, a weakened area or line  142  does not have to be continuous. The weakened areas or lines  142  can be randomly positioned or be evenly spaced from an adjacent weakened area or line  142 . The weakened areas or lines  142  can include but are not limited to: score lines, fold lines, crease lines, perforation lines, lines of indentations, grooves, areas of indentation, thin areas, etc. The purpose of the weakened areas or lines  142  is to allow the tear panels  68 ,  96  and  98  to be folded or rolled up into a smaller member and be inserted back into the carton  12  through one of the third or fourth openings,  116  and  132  respectively, see  FIG. 7 . By inserting the tear panels  68 ,  96  and  98  back into the carton  12 , one can later recycle one hundred percent (100%) of the material used to construct the carton  12 . In addition, one can recycle more than just the carton  12  by inserting the empty hollow cores  118  back into the carton  12  so that both the carton  12  and the hollow cores  118  can be recycled. Furthermore, if one can also recycles the used paper towels, one can obtain one hundred percent (100%) recycling of the carton  12  and the roll products  13 . This will benefit the environment and reduce the amount of cellulosic material being deposited into landfills. 
     Referring again to  FIGS. 2 ,  3 ,  7  and  9 , this invention also relates to the carton  12 . The carton  12  can be formed from cellulose fibers. One or more similar or different cellulosic fibers can be used to construct the carton  12  as was explained above in reference to the blank  10 . The carton  12  is formed by folding, bending, assembling, and/or sealing, taping or interlocking various portions of the blank  10 . As explained above, the back panel bottom flap  50 , the top panel bottom flap  54 , the front panel bottom flap  58  and the bottom panel bottom flap  62  can be configured such that as the blank  10  can be folded into a sleeve and an end wall is automatically formed. This creates a carton  12  which is open at only one end. 
     The assembled carton  12  has a pair of possible dispensing openings  94  and  104 . The carton  12  is capable of housing or temporarily retaining a plurality of generally cylindrically shaped roll products  13  formed from cellulose fibers. Each of the roll products  13  is wound upon an empty hollow core  118  during manufacture. Each of the hollow cores  118  is formed from cellulose fibers and each has an external or common diameter d. The carton  12  includes a top panel  24 , a bottom panel  40  aligned opposite to the top panel  24 , a pair of end walls  144  and  146  each being located between the top panel  24  and the bottom panel  40 . The carton  12  also has a front panel  32  and a back panel  16  each being located between the top panel  24  and the bottom panel  40  and adjacent to each of the pair of end walls  144  and  146 . A first tear panel  68  is formed in the front panel  32  of the carton  12 . The first tear panel  68  has an end portion  72  which extends into each of the top panel  24  and an end portion  74  which extends into the bottom panel  40 . The first tear panel  68  defines a first dispensing opening  94  when removed. The first dispensing opening  94  allows access to at least one of the roll products  13  housed within the carton  12 . In other words, the roll products  13  can be individually dispensed from the carton  12  thorough the first dispensing opening  94 . 
     The carton  12  also includes a pair of second tear panels  96  and  98  formed in the top panel top flap  52  and in the bottom panel top flap  60  of the blank  10 . These two flaps  52  and  60  form the end wall  146  once the carton  12  is constructed. The pair of second tear panels  96  and  98  cooperates to form a rectangular dispensing opening of similar size to the first dispensing opening  94 . The pair of second tear panels  96  and  98  has portions that extend into each of the top and bottom panels,  24  and  40  respectively. The pair of second tear panels  96  and  98  defines a second dispensing opening  104  into the carton  12  when removed. The second dispensing opening  104  allows access to at least one of the roll products  13  housed within the carton  12 . In other words, the roll products  13  can be individually dispensed from the carton  12  thorough the second dispensing opening  104 . 
     Referring again to  FIGS. 3 and 7 , the carton  12  further includes a pair of third tear panels  106  and  108  formed in the top panel  24 . The pair of third tear panels  106  and  108  defines a pair of third openings  116 ,  116 , see  FIG. 7 , into the carton  12  when removed. The empty hollow cores  118  can be inserted back into the carton  12  through one of the pair of third tear panels  116 ,  116  once one of the roll products  13  has been removed from the carton  12 . As explained above, once one of the roll products  13  has been removed from the carton  12 , a void space will be present in the carton  12  adjacent to one of the pair of third panels  106  and  108 . This void space will allow an empty hollow core  118  to be inserted back into the carton  12 . 
     It should be noted that the integrity of the carton  12  is not compromised or destroyed when either the first dispensing opening  94  or the second dispensing opening  104  is formed in the carton  12 . Likewise, the formation of one or both of the pair of third and pair of fourth openings,  116  and  128  respectively, does not compromise or destroy the integrity of the carton  12 . 
     The carton  12  can easily be loaded with roll products  13  by folding the blank  10  along the four vertical fold lines  22 ,  30 ,  38  and  46  and bonding the adhesive tab  14  to the bottom panel  40 . Simultaneously, the end wall  144  can be automatically formed by the interconnection of the back panel bottom flap  50 , the top panel bottom flap  54 , the front panel bottom flap  58  and the bottom panel bottom flap  62 . An adhesive or glue can be added to the end wall  144  to retain its structure. This action creates a sleeve open at only one end. The roll products  13  can then be inserted into the open end of the carton  12  before the back panel top flap  48 , the top panel top flap  52 , the front panel top flap  56  and the bottom panel top flap  60  are folded inward and secured together with an adhesive, a glue or by some other means. 
     The filled carton  12  can be shipped to a retailer where it is made available for sale to the ultimate consumer. The consumer purchases the carton  12  of roll products  13  and takes it home or to a place of business. The consumer will orient the carton  12  to best fit on a shelf, into a closet area, etc. At this time, the consumer can remove one of the first or second tear panels,  68  or  96  &amp;  98  to form either the first dispensing opening  94  or the second dispensing opening  104 . For most applications, only one of the first and second dispensing openings,  94  or  104  respectively, need be formed. The finger holes  75  or  105  can facilitate removal of the tear panels  68  and  96  &amp;  98  from the carton  12 . The first and second dispensing openings,  94  and  104  respectively, are desirably of the same size and configuration. The carton  12  should be stored such that the roll products  13  are horizontally arranged for easy removal from the first or second dispensing openings,  94  or  104  respectively. The roll products  13  are dispensed from the bottom row.  FIG. 9  shows the roll products  13  oriented in a horizontal fashion. 
     With reference to  FIG. 10 , one can see that the second dispensing opening  104  is quite larger. For a carton  12  or  12 ′ containing six or more rolls of paper towels  13 , each having a diameter of about 4.5 inches, the second dispensing opening  104  should have a width w, measured parallel to the transverse central axis Y-Y, of at least about 6 inches. Desirably, the width w of the second dispensing opening  104  is at least about 6.5 inches. More desirably, the width w of the second dispensing opening  104  is at least about 7 inches. Even more desirably, the width w of the second dispensing opening  104  is at least about 7.5 inches. Most desirably, the width w of the second dispensing opening  104  is at least about 8 inches. Another way of expressing the width w of the second dispensing opening  104  is to say that the width w is at least about 1.35 times the external or common diameter of the roll product  13 . Desirably, the width w of the second dispensing opening  104  is at least about 1.45 times the external or common diameter of the roll product  13 . More desirably, the width w of the second dispensing opening  104  is at least about 1.55 times the external or common diameter of the roll product  13 . Even more desirably, the width w of the second dispensing opening  104  is at least about 1.65 times the external or common diameter of the roll product  13 . Most desirably, the width w of the second dispensing opening  104  is at least about 1.75 times the external or common diameter of the roll product  13 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 4 and 9 , since each of the roll products  13  has a soft outer surface, is compressible, exhibits a relatively high coefficient of friction and is relatively light in weight; it will not tend to roll out of the carton  12  under its own weight like an aluminum can. An aluminum can has a very smooth outer circumferential surface with a low coefficient of friction and when it is filled with a liquid it is relatively heavy compared to a roll of paper towels. Because of these differences, it is not necessary to maintain a very high lip  148 , or any lip  148 , adjacent to either of the first or second dispensing openings,  94  and  104  respectively. 
     Referring to  FIG. 10 , an alternative embodiment of a carton  12 ′ is shown without rolls products  13  so as to better visualize the second dispensing opening  104 . In the carton  12 ′, the second dispensing opening  104  is situated with an edge  150  located flush with an adjacent panel. In  FIG. 10 , the edge  150  is located flush with the back panel  16 . Although the second dispensing opening  104  is shown, it should be understood that the first dispensing opening  94  can be constructed in a similar fashion and the edge  150  would be located adjacent to the end wall  144 . 
     One will also notice in  FIG. 10  that the end portions of the second dispensing opening  104  are not semi-circular in configuration as depicted in  FIG. 1 . Instead, each of the end portions has an arcuate shape that is deepest closer to the back panel  16 . This shape facilitates a consumer reaching into the second dispensing opening  104  with one or two hands and inserting a finger into the hollow core  118  of the roll product  13  located adjacent to the second dispensing opening  104 . This enables the consumer to remove the roll product  13  by grasping a portion of the hollow core  118 . The roll product  13  can be removed using one hand or two hands, whichever is more convenient for the consumer. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 11 , a carton  12 ″ is shown which is similar to the carton  12 ′ shown in  FIG. 10  except for two differences. First, the carton  12 ″ includes one or more detents  152  positioned along the edge  150 . Two detents  152 ,  152  are depicted. The detents  152  can be integrally formed with the top panel top flap  52 , with the bottom panel top flap  60  or with the back panel  16 . For example, as the pair of second tear panels  96  and  98  is broken away from the carton  12 ″, via the perforation lines surrounding the second opening  104 , the detents  152 ,  152  can remain. By “detent” it is meant an upstanding member, a tab, a finger, a shoulder, that will limit, restrict or prevent movement of a roll product  13 . 
     In  FIG. 11 , a pair of spaced apart detents  152 ,  152  is depicted. However, any number of detents  152  can be utilized. The size, shape and location of the detent(s)  152  can vary. For example, a detent  152  can be spaced apart from an adjacent detent  152  by a desired distance. Desirably, the distance ranges from between about 1 to 6 inches. More desirably, the detents  152 ,  152  are spaced at least 2 inches apart from one another. Even more desirably, the detents  152 ,  152  are spaced at least 1.5 inches apart from one another. For example, for a roll product  13  having a length of from between about 10 to about 12 inches, five or six detents  152  should be effective in preventing the roll product  13  from accidentally rolling out of the carton  12 ″. The detent(s)  152  will prevent the roll product  13 , located immediately adjacent to the second opening  104 , from being discharged from the carton  12 ′ without human assistance. Since the roll products  13  have a soft outer surface which is not exceptionally smooth and therefore has a higher coefficient of friction than say aluminum can, and since the roll products  13  are rather light in weight, they do not have a tendency to roll out of the carton  12 ,  12 ′ or  12 ″ under their own power or initiative. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 12 , still another embodiment of a carton  12 ′″ is shown where the second dispensing opening  104  is situated with a majority of its lower edge  150  flush with the back panel  16 . A pair of corner detents  154 ,  154  is located between the back panel  16  and each of the upstanding bottom panel  40  and the upstanding top panel  24 . Each pair of corner detents  154 ,  154  has a height h 5  which rises above the back panel  16 . The size, shape and location of the pair of corner detents  154 ,  154  can vary. For example, each of the pair of corner detents  154 ,  154  can have a width w 5 , measured along the edge  150 , which can range from between about 0.25 inches to about 3 inches for an opening who&#39;s largest dimension is 16 inches or less. The height h 5  can range from between about 0.1 inches to about 1 inch. Desirably, each of the pair of corner detents  154 ,  154  can have a width w 5  which is equal to or less than about 2.5 inches and a height h 5  which is equal to or less than about 0.5 inches. More desirably, each of the pair of corner detents  154 ,  154  can have a width w 5  which is equal to or less than about 2 inches and a height h 5  which is equal to or less than about 0.4 inches. Even more desirably, each of the pair of corner detents  154 ,  154  can have a width w 5  which is equal to or less than about 0.75 inches wide and a height h 5  which is equal to or less than about 0.3 inches. 
     As stated above with reference to  FIG. 10 , the characteristics of the second dispensing opening  96  &amp;  98  also apply to the first dispensing opening  94  in  FIGS. 11 and 12 . 
     Method 
     A method of recycling empty hollow cores  118  formed from cellulose fibers back into the original package carton  12 ,  12 ′  12 ″ or  12 ′″ will now be explained with reference to  FIG. 13 . A plurality of roll products  13  each formed from cellulosic material and each being wound upon an empty hollow core  118  are housed or retained in the carton  12 ,  12 ′,  12 ″ or  12 ′″. The carton  12 ,  12 ′,  12 ″ or  12 ′″ is formed also from cellulose fibers. Desirably, the carton  12 ,  12 ′,  12 ″ or  12 ′″ is constructed from paperboard. The carton  12 ,  12 ′,  12 ″ or  12 ′″ can be recycled by itself or in combination with one or more of the empty hollow cores  118  once the roll product  13  has been removed from the hollow cores  118 . Each of the hollow cores  118  has a paper product  13 , such as paper towels, toilet paper, dry wipes, etc. wound upon it. The roll product  13  usually includes multiple sheet of cellulosic material each separated by a weakened line, such as a perforation line or score line, so that one or more of the sheets can be removed from the roll product  13  at a given time. When all of the sheets are removed, an empty hollow core  118  will remain. 
     The method includes the steps of inserting a plurality of the roll products  13  into the carton  12 ,  12 ′,  12 ″ or  12 ′″ and closing and sealing the open end of carton  12 ,  12 ′,  12 ″ or  12 ′″. The carton  12 ,  12 ′,  12 ″ or  12 ′″ can then be shipped to a retailer or directly to a consumer. The carton  12 ,  12 ′,  12 ″ or  12 ′″ has a top panel  24  and a bottom panel  40  aligned opposite to the top panel  24 . The carton  12 ,  12 ′,  12 ″ or  12 ′″ also has a pair of end walls  144  and  146  each being located between the top panel  24  and the bottom panel  40 . The carton  12 ,  12 ′,  12 ″ or  12 ′″ further has a front panel  32  and a back panel  16 , each being located between the top panel  24  and the bottom panel  40  and adjacent to each of the pair of end walls  144  and  146 . The carton  12 ,  12 ′,  12 ″ or  12 ′″ also has a first tear panel  68  formed in the front panel  32 . The first tear panel  68  has portions that extend into each of the top and bottom panels,  24  and  40  respectively. The first tear panel  68  defines a first opening  94  into the carton  12 ,  12 ′,  12 ″ or  12 ′″ when it is removed. The first opening  94  provides access to at least one of the roll products  13  housed within the carton  12 ,  12 ′,  12 ″ or  12 ′″. The carton  12 ,  12 ′,  12 ″ or  12 ′″ also has a second tear panel (a combination of  96  and  98 ) formed in the end walls  146 . The second tear panel  96  and  98  has portions that that extend into each of the top and bottom panels,  24  and  40  respectively. The second tear panel  96  and  98  defines a second opening  104  into the carton  12 ,  12 ′,  12 ″ or  12 ′″ when it is removed. The second opening  104  provides access to at least one of the roll products  13  housed within the carton  12 ,  12 ′,  12 ″ or  12 ′″. 
     The carton  12 ,  12 ′,  12 ″ or  12 ′″ further includes a pair of third tear panels  106  and  108  formed in the top panel  24 . The pair of third tear panels  106  and  108  defines a pair of third openings  116 ,  116  into the carton  12 ,  12 ′,  12 ″ or  12 ′″ when removed. Each of the third openings  116 ,  116  allow an empty hollow core  118  to be inserted back into the carton  12 ,  12 ′,  12 ″ or  12 ′″ after at least one full roll of product  13  has been removed from the carton  12 ,  12 ′,  12 ″ or  12 ′″. At least one roll of product  13  has to be removed from the carton  12 ,  12 ′,  12 ″ or  12 ′″ to create a void space within the carton  12 ,  12 ′,  12 ″ or  12 ′″ which will accommodate the insertion of the empty hollow core  118 . 
     The method also includes removing at least one of the third tear panels  106  and  108  from the carton  12 ,  12 ′,  12 ″ or  12 ′″ to create a third opening  116 . After the roll product  13 , i.e. paper towels, is removed from the hollow core  118 , an empty hollow core  118  remains. The empty hollow core  118  is then inserted back into the carton  12 ,  12 ′,  12 ″ or  12 ′″ through one of the third openings  116 ,  116 . 
     The method can also include forming a pair of fourth tear panels  124  and  126  in the bottom panel  40 . The pair of fourth tear panels  124  and  126  defines a pair of fourth openings  128 ,  128  into the carton  12 ,  12 ′,  12 ″ or  12 ′″ when removed. Each of the fourth openings  128 ,  128  allow an empty hollow core  118  to be inserted back into the carton  12 ,  12 ′,  12 ″ or  12 ′″ after at least one full roll of product  13  has been removed from the carton  12 ,  12 ′,  12 ″ or  12 ′″. 
     Alternatively, the method can be carried out by removing both of the third tear panels  106  and  108  so as to form two openings  116 ,  116  into the carton  12 ,  12 ′,  12 ″ or  12 ′″. After one or more of the empty hollow cores  118  has been inserted back into the carton  12 ,  12 ′,  12 ″ or  12 ′″, both the carton  12 ,  12 ′,  12 ″ or  12 ′″ and the empty hollow cores  118  contained therein can be recycled. The recycling can be accomplished using the standard practice for paper products known to those skilled in the recycling art. 
     Each roll product  13  can be removed from the carton  12 ,  12 ′,  12 ″ or  12 ′″ through one of the first or second dispensing openings,  94  or  104  respectively, by a consumer using one or two hands. The consumer can reach into the end portions of one of the first or second dispensing openings,  94  or  104  respectively, and physically grab the ends of the roll product  13 . Alternatively, the consumer can place an index finger into the opposite ends of the hollow core  118  and pull the roll product through the first or second dispensing openings,  94  or  104  respectively. The roll product  13  being removed from the carton  12 ,  12 ′,  12 ″ or  12 ′″ will be taken from the bottom row of the roll products  13  contained in the carton  12 ,  12 ′,  12 ″ or  12 ′″. 
     While the invention has been described in conjunction with several specific embodiments, it is to be understood that many alternatives, modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art in light of the foregoing description. Accordingly, this invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications and variations which fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.