DANCERS who visited the People's Palace were floored by new technology which left them green with envy.

Special flooring captured the energy of their dance steps and converted it into electricity allowing them to charge their mobiles through connections attached to the floor tiles.

The event, called Strictly Green, The Energy of Everyday Footsteps, was held to launch a new app and website, and raise awareness of Glasgow's drive to be greener and more eco-friendly through the city's Green Year 2015 celebrations.

It also helped highlight the Green Year theme for January, which is improving energy efficiency.

Each month this year will have a different theme, from buying fair and local to using water wisely or creating quality open spaces.

Green Year chairwoman Liz Cameron said: "This is a fantastic, fun way to raise awareness of Glasgow's green aspirations.

"But the dance event has a serious message behind it.

"From little or small steps we can make major changes in our own lives and by being greener we can help save ourselves money, cut our fuel bills and improve our own, our community's and country's carbon footprint.

"We hope 2015 will be a huge boost to our city's green credentials including attracting new visitors, events, conferences and green investment."

It is hoped the new app and website - greenglasgow.com - will help people engage by showcasing the many diverse events happening throughout the city, including a green maze in George Square during the Easter holidays and a special Green Year film event as part of February's Youth Film Festival.

The Green Glasgow 2015 app is available to download on to your mobile device at https://appsto.re/gb/BA5m5.i.