Table of Contents

Chapter 1

: Introduction
  - Background and motivation for study
  - Research objectives and questions
  - Scope and limitations of study
  - Organization of report

Chapter 2

: Literature Review
  - Previous studies on environmental impacts of retail/consumer goods
  - Key impact categories (energy use, waste, transportation, etc.)
  - Gaps in existing research
  - Theoretical framework for current study

Chapter 3

: Methodology
  - Case study selection process (retailers, product categories)
  - Data collection methods (interviews, surveys, documentation review)
  - Impact assessment methods (carbon, water, waste footprinting)
  - Limitations of methodology
 

Chapter 4

: Case Study Findings
  - Case study profiles and overview of practices
  - Quantitative environmental impact results
  - Qualitative themes on impacts and improvement opportunities
 

Chapter 5

: Analysis and Discussion
  - Comparison of case study results
  - Identification of higher and lower impact practices
  - Discussion in context of literature and theories
  - Recommendations and opportunities for future research