The future of our planet is in jeopardy. The coming decade will see us either propelled to a clean, green and sustainable way of life or on a path of continued hyper consumption and catastrophic climate change. The influence of the next generation is vital to the direction we take. In order to amplify the voices of young environmentalists, WhichSchoolAdvisor.com and SchoolsCompared.com are launching ‘500 words for Our Future’ a sustainability focussed writing competition for young people.