Abstract: In one aspect the invention relates to a telephone radiation shielding apparatus. The radiation shielding apparatus includes a flexible conductive sheet, and a means for securing the flexible conductive sheet. The sheet is typically positioned within the telephone to receive incident non-ionizing radiation. In one embodiment, the radiation shielding apparatus further includes a conductive strip. The conductive strip is typically positioned to receive incident non-ionizing radiation. In one embodiment, wherein the means for securing the flexible conductive sheet comprises an adhesive. In another embodiment, the conductive sheet comprises a metallic material. In yet another embodiment, the conductive sheet comprises an aluminum mesh. In one embodiment, the aluminum mesh has a thickness of about 0.125 mm in gauge. In various embodiments, the telephone is a cellular telephone. In various other embodiments, the telephone is a cordless telephone.