4. Robin Nagle: "What I discovered in New York City trash"

http://www.ted.com/talks/robin_nagle_what_i_discovered_in_new_york_city_trash.html

1) QUOTIDIAN (adj)
1. ordinary: Television has become part of our quotidian existence.
2. recurring daily, used especially of attacks of malaria: quotidian fever.

2) SUSTAINABLE (adj)
1. able to continue over a period of time: That sort of extreme diet is not sustainable over a long period of time.
2. causing little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue  for a long time:
A large international meeting was held with the aim of promoting sustainable development in all countries.

3) PREVALENT (adj)
1. existing very commonly or happening often
2. widespread or current
These diseases are more prevalent among young children.
Trees are dying in areas where acid rain is most prevalent.

4) A SCORN (n)
1. a very strong feeling of no respect for someone or something that you think is stupid or has no value
2. an object of derision
She has nothing but scorn for the new generation of politicians.
Why do you always pour scorn on (=criticize severely and unfairly) my suggestions?

5) INHERENT (adj)
1. existing as a natural or basic part of something
2. existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
There are dangers inherent in almost every sport.
I have an inherent distrust of lawyers.