Environmental, Social and Economic Effects of Your Commute Do you love to leave your warm house every morning and get into a cold car? Does rush hour traffic fill you with joy? Do you enjoy donating thousands of dollars to the petrochemical companies in exchange for their gasoline? If so, this article is not for you. If, on the other hand, you wish there were real alternatives to car-based commuting, read on. Best to Worst – Ways to Get to Work #1. Work from home. The number one most environmentally benign way to get to work is to walk into the next room. There is no commute. You’ll get more…