White plastic isn't expensive, it just doesn't have the carbon black added. Most plastics are a white or putty color naturally. Black is the most common because carbon gives many plastics UV stability (yeah, I did that for a living).

Reconditioning a battery that is not performing well isn't necessarily a "dying battery". Batteries last a long time if properly conditioned during use, sometimes the neglect from a weak charging system can be completely reversed (often even) with the right procedure.

Think of it as reducing your carbon footprint if you wish, or saving the processing of a heavy metal and more plastic going to a landfill, ... whatever helps you sleep, or just saving money.

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