Not 100% sure about the flatpak, but if you have access to the terminal interface, the command line app is really well done and you can turn of “secure core”

So they blew up something, and then get to be a slave in jail - where they’re forced to make junk and are most likely data mined (depending on the country)

All of these consequences seem to go against the initial goal. Why not just plant a garden, raise awareness and continue - not an exciting life, but would do more for the environment