How Ikea Plunders the Planet

The documentary investigates how IKEA's operations contribute to deforestation and environmental degradation. Through a year-long investigation by journalists from Disclose, the film reveals alarming practices in various regions, from Sweden's boreal forests to Brazil's plantations and New Zealand's coastlines.

With a runtime of 95 minutes, the film highlights the significant revenue generated by IKEA and the company's role in illegal wood trafficking. It presents the growing concerns of citizens in Poland and the Baltic countries about biodiversity loss in their public forests. Activists in Romania, where IKEA controls 50,000 hectares of forests, are highlighted as they confront the timber mafia.

This documentary offers a critical look at capitalism's impact on the environment, making it relevant for those interested in ecological issues and corporate practices. It raises important questions about sustainability and the exploitation of natural resources.