Table of Contents

Chapter 1

: Introduction
  - Background on topic and importance of understanding religious/cultural impacts on environment
  - Overview of case studies and religions/cultures to be examined
  - Goals and scope of research project

Chapter 2

: Hindu and Buddhist Practices in India and Southeast Asia
  - Religious festivals, pilgrimages and rituals
  - Use of resources like wood, flowers, incense
  - Waste generation and impacts on water and land
  - Examples of more sustainable adaptations

Chapter 3

: Christian Practices in North America and Europe
  - Construction of churches, cathedrals and other buildings
  - Production and disposal of religious texts and materials
  - Holiday traditions and their environmental effects
  - Initiatives to "green" religious practices and infrastructure
 

Chapter 4

: Indigenous Cultural Practices in Australia, Americas and Africa
  - Use of natural resources in ceremonies and traditions
  - Impacts on biodiversity and sacred lands
  - Collaboration with indigenous groups on sustainability
  - Balancing cultural heritage and environmental protection
 

Chapter 5

: Islamic Practices in Middle East and Asia
  - Construction and operations of mosques
  - Ritual slaughter and meat consumption customs
  - Practices around mourning and burial rites
  - Partnerships promoting green mosques and sustainability

Conclusion: Summary and recommendations