Surplus operates a mobile application connecting consumers with businesses to purchase surplus and overstock products at significant discounts, up to 80% off. This platform facilitates the redistribution of goods, helping partners minimize inventory waste and prevent product disposal. By promoting the purchase of these items, the company supports budget savings for consumers and contributes to waste reduction efforts.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Indonesia faces a significant food waste problem, with millions of tons discarded annually from sources like hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, and households. This waste results in substantial economic losses and environmental damage due to greenhouse gas emissions from landfills.
Solution
Surplus Indonesia provides a mobile marketplace that connects consumers with surplus food and other goods from retailers, offering a minimum 50% discount. The platform enables businesses to sell slow-moving, imperfect, and overstocked items that are still in good condition, reducing waste at the source. Users can browse available items, choose a pickup or delivery method, and pay through integrated e-wallet options. By rescuing surplus goods, consumers save money, and businesses minimize economic losses while collectively reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes consumers looking for discounted food and goods, as well as businesses in the food and retail industry seeking to reduce waste and recover costs from surplus inventory.
Features
- Mobile app for browsing and purchasing surplus food and goods
- Discounted prices, with a minimum of 50% off
- Integration with e-wallets and Surplus Pay for easy payments
- Options for self-pickup or delivery via courier services
- Forum feature for users to share thoughts and ideas on combating food waste
- Location-based discovery of nearby partner stores
- Recommerce platform that includes deals on beauty, fashion, home, mart, and vouchers