diff --git a/src/request_tab_widget.py b/src/request_tab_widget.py
index 52d0abc..f7aab6c 100644
--- a/src/request_tab_widget.py
+++ b/src/request_tab_widget.py
@@ -616,8 +616,8 @@ class RequestTabWidget(Gtk.Box):
         # Connect signal
         self.environment_dropdown.connect("notify::selected", self._on_environment_changed)
 
-        # Add to container
-        container.append(self.environment_dropdown)
+        # Add to container at the beginning (left side)
+        container.prepend(self.environment_dropdown)
 
         # Populate if project_manager is already available
         if self.project_manager: