That is my current pet peeve also. Even Seventh Generation is using plastic bottles and plastic tops. You can recycle the bottles but not the tops. I'd love to have a source for the old style glass bottles and metal tops. The only choice is to make the item at home (shampoo etc.) or just stop using it (soy sauce etc.). Does Mr. Green ever answer these questions? I've written to the manufacturers and complained at the stores to no avail.