The best replacement for asbestos is fiberglass.

The best alternatives to asbestos are rated as following:
★★★★★  fiberglass
★★★  plasterboard
★★★  fibro
★★  plaster
★★  cement sheet
★★  fibre cement
★★  horse hair plaster
★★  cellulose
★  cement board
★  hardiflex
★  silica
★  gyprock
★  fibre board
★  masonite
  fibreboard
  non friable
  mesothelioma
  rockwool
  fiberglass insulation
  lung cancer
  vinyl tile
  ceramic brake pads
  non friable asbestos
  radon
  blue asbestos
  slate siding

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Speaking about asbestos, one probably shouldn't forget about drywall.

Other search terms related to asbestos and their ratings are:
★★★★★ drywall
★★★ plasterboard
★★ duct tape
★ mesothelioma
★ stucco
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