PETA Activists Superglue Themselves To Starbucks Store To Protest Vegan Milk Surcharge

PETA activists have glued themselves to a Starbucks counter in Seattle to fight the surcharge for vegan milk.

Shortly after the protest began, police were called to the scene to remove the demonstrators.

Starbucks dropped the extra fee for plant-based milk in the UK in December last year.

However, PETA wants the same policy extended to US stores as American customers still have to pay US 70 cents more for almond, soy, coconut and oat milk.

PETA even called out Starbuck's former CEO Kevin Johnson, who received a $60 million payout, that they said could have covered the 70 cent charge on vegan milk for more than 85 million drinks.

He wrote: “[I]t’s been over a year since your company acknowledged that cow’s milk is its biggest source of carbon dioxide emissions, yet you are still charging more for vegan milk.

"I’m urging you to put your words into action by dropping the surcharge on it.”

He added: “In response to the pandemic, many companies are attempting to become a greater force for good in the world, and people want to support responsible businesses that are making a genuine effort to combat climate change.”

“My friends at PETA are campaigning for this,” he wrote.

“I must say this surprised me as I understand that in other countries like U.K. and India, there is the same charge for both types of milk and I would like to politely request that you consider this policy also in Starbucks USA.”

He concluded the letter: “I sincerely hope that for the future of the planet and animal welfare you are able to implement this policy.”