Bio-drying can remove moisture from the organic material. The reduction of moisture reduces the weight of the material and It can significantly change its handling characteristics of product , which the reduction in weight reduces the cost of transporting material from its source to end use destination. It is also possible that the reduction in moisture results in a product that can be more easily handled as solid than in its original slurry or sludge form. Additional benefits include the reduced potential for odors since the resulting material is well aerated and partially stabilized. Finally, the resulting material with its lower moisture content is more suitable for energy production by a thermochemical process such as complete combustion, pyrolysis or gasification.